Arctic Cat Corporation · Recalled
CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
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.
- Units
- About 550
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,400
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat sold these ATVs nationwide, from June 2001 through November 2001, for about $6,400.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free replacement.
For more information, contact Arctic Cat Inc., toll free at (800) 279-9419 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto www.arcticcat.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 30 2001; last revised OCT 27 2025.