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Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard is CPSC recall #12704, announced on November 10, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Arctic Cat Inc..
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.
Affected products
Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles
Recalled brands
Arctic Cat Inc.
Remedy
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.
Recall date
November 10, 2011
CPSC recall #12704 covers Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 10, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #12704 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
If you sell Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.
The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-ATVs-due-to-Crash-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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