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Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard

Date: November 10, 2011
Company: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. Options: Repair

Affected Products

The recall includes all 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs. Recalled 2012 model year ATVs can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 6V0101 through 6V0178 and 700101 through 700230. The VIN is located on the lower front frame tube below the front bumper. The recalled ATVs are black and orange or black and lime green and display the words "Arctic Cat" on each side of the cowl ahead of the handlebars. The model number "450 XC" is on the front center of the cowl.

Why Was This Recalled?

The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. has 23 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report