Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall
of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility
Vehicle
Washington, DC (6/2/06) - The following
product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the
firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should
stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Product: Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway
Utility Vehicle
Units: About 2,120
Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Inc., of
Thief River Falls, Minn
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.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been
no reported incidents of loss of braking. No injuries
have been reported.
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 |
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide
from July 2005 through May 2006 for about $9,000.
Remedy: 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.
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
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