[Recalled] Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles — The recall includes all 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC… | CPSC 2011-11-10
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 12704 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 10 November 2011 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall includes all 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs. Recalled 2012 model year ATVs can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 6V0101 through 6V0178 and 700101 through 700230. The VIN is located on the lower front frame tube below the front bumper. The recalled ATVs are black and orange or black and lime green and display the words "Arctic Cat" on each side of the cowl ahead of the handlebars. The model number "450 XC" is on the front center of the cowl. Hazards: The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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