Side-by-side utility vehicles
Description: This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280. The recalled utility vehicles have four wheels with side-by-side seating for three or six people. They were sold in a variety of colors including green, black, fire red, true timber camo and other colors. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides, front and rear of the utility vehicles. "HDX" is printed on the sides of the front fenders. The vehicle identification number on the 700 HDX CREW models is stamped into the upper frame tube under the rear of the cargo box. [Learn More]
About 4,500 units were affected by this recall.
Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Model Year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX Hunter Edition. Model Year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX XT Black
Side-by-side utility vehicles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 08/23/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7835 |
| Recall Number | 16768 |
| Product Type | Utility Vehicles |
| Hazard | The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury. |
| Injuries | Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled side-by-sides and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Artic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on “Customer Care,” then “Product Recall,” and then “List of Safety Bulletins” for more information. |
| Last Updated | 08/23/2016 |
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