CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
This recall was issued August 20, 2002.
- Posted
- August 20, 2002
- Recall Number
- 02232
- Quantity
- About 45,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
Action Taken
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
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Incidents & Injuries
Arctic Cat has received 73 reports of broken front suspensions, 10 of which resulted in injuries to riders, including a shoulder rotator cuff injury, and bumps and bruises.