CPSCGeneral Alert
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Ha...
Published: August 2, 2018Recall ID: 18756Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all model year 2018 Pantera models including the Pantera 3000s, Pantera 6000s, and Pantera 7000s. It also involves 2019 Pantera 3000, 6000 and 7000 model snowmobiles within the VIN range of 100529 through 100848. The snowmobiles have "PANTERA," "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of colors. The VIN on 2019 snowmobiles is located on the side of the tunnel near the right footrest area.
Affected Products
Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Arctic-Cat-Snowmobiles-Recalled-by-Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1096_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2019 PANTERA 6000 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1096_2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2018 PANTERA 7000 |
| Hazards › Name | The handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Arctic Cat snowmobiles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 255 |
| Recall I D | 8370 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Arctic Cat and Textron Off-Road dealers nationwide from July 2017 through May 2018 for between $10,500 and $15,500. |
| Recall Date | 2018-08-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all model year 2018 Pantera models including the Pantera 3000s, Pantera 6000s, and Pantera 7000s. It also involves 2019 Pantera 3000, 6000 and 7000 model snowmobiles within the VIN range of 100529 through 100848. The snowmobiles have "PANTERA," "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of colors. The VIN on 2019 snowmobiles is located on the side of the tunnel near the right footrest area. |
| Recall Number | 18756 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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 Product Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-08-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.