Textron Specialized Vehicles · Recalled
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a crash hazard.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $14,500–$16,100
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles, sold in various colors. The model name is depicted as an "M" in the shape of a mountain and is printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. The 10th digit of the VIN is "R". The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel section or the decal on the top/rear of the tunnel.
The file
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from September 2023 through June 2024 for between $14,500 and $16,100.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Incident log
The firm has received six reports of cross pins that have become loose or have fallen out. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile, and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and free repair, if needed. The steering post joint on the Snowmobile will be inspected. If the pin is properly swagged, there is no repair needed. If the steering post joint pin was not properly swagged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced.
Textron Specialized Vehicles at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at arcticcatwarranty@textron.com, or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and select Recall for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
