CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Published: November 30, 2001Recall ID: 02510Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Arctic Cat 500 ATV
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Arctic-Cat-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/arcrtic-cat-500.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Arctic Cat 500" ATV |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Arctic Cat 500 ATV |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 550 |
| Recall I D | 2233 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Arctic Cat sold these ATVs nationwide, from June 2001 through November 2001, for about $6,400. |
| Recall Date | 2001-11-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02510 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-27T00:00:00 |