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Recall 02510 — "Arctic Cat 500" ATV

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2001-11-30

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02510
Date of alert
2001-11-30
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The Arctic Cat 500 is a four-wheeled ATV with a manual transmission. These models carry the identification "Arctic Cat" on both sides of the bodywork, inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are green with "Arctic Cat 500" written on the front of the chassis by the steering control. This recall pertains only to the ATVs that have one of the following VIN numbers: 4UF02ATV12T206459 through 4UF02ATV42T207010. The VIN number is located on the right rear corner of the frame. Hazards: There may be an inadequate weld on the front upper A-arm bracket. If the upper A-arm bracket separates from the frame, the rider could lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Arctic-Cat-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of

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