Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
Product Description & Identification
The Prowler XT was produced in three colors: Green, Cat Green and Red. The vehicles have the words "Arctic Cat" printed on each side of the cargo box and the name "Prowler XT" centered on the front of the hood. The affected units are all 2006 Prowler XT vehicles with VIN range of 4UF06MPVO6T300001 through 4UF06MPV16T302369. The VIN is located on the rear upper-frame tube of the vehicle near the rear of the cargo box, and on the registration materials the consumer received at the time of purchase. Consumers need only refer to the last six digits of the VIN to determine if the vehicle is included in this recall. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is contained in the registration materials received with the vehicle at the time of purchase. Model Model Number Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR
Affected Products
Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Arctic-Cat-Inc-Announces-Recall-of-Off-Highway-Utility-Vehicles |
| Title | Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ad7d136c66ed43549f7c33e024a63951.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Arctic Cat Prowler XT |
| Hazards › Name | The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been no reported incidents of loss of braking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,120 |
| Recall I D | 3422 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Consumers with a recalled Prowler XT should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their Prowler XT is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat. |
| Retailers › Name | Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for about $9,000. |
| Recall Date | 2006-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Prowler XT was produced in three colors: Green, Cat Green and Red. The vehicles have the words "Arctic Cat" printed on each side of the cargo box and the name "Prowler XT" centered on the front of the hood. The affected units are all 2006 Prowler XT vehicles with VIN range of 4UF06MPVO6T300001 through 4UF06MPV16T302369. The VIN is located on the rear upper-frame tube of the vehicle near the rear of the cargo box, and on the registration materials the consumer received at the time of purchase. Consumers need only refer to the last six digits of the VIN to determine if the vehicle is included in this recall. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is contained in the registration materials received with the vehicle at the time of purchase. Model Model Number Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR |
| Recall Number | 06553 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.arctic-cat.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |