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Recall Details
| June 24, 2008 Alert #08-588 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc and 90cc All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 6,000
Distributed by: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard: The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes 2008 model 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs of the following models:
| MODEL | MODEL NUMBER |
|---|---|
| 2008 DVX 50 Black/Red | A2008KSA2BUSD |
| 2008 DVX 50 Black/Lime | A2008KSA2BUSE |
| 2008 DVX 50 Pink | A2008KSA2BUST |
| 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Red | A2008KSB2BCAD |
| 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Lime | A2008KSB2BCAE |
| 2008 DVX 90-California-Pink | A2008KSB2BCAT |
| 2008 DVX 90 Black/Red | A2008KSB2BUSD |
| 2008 DVX 90 Black/Lime | A2008KSB2BUSE |
| 2008 DVX 90 Pink | A2008KSB2BUST |
| 2008 50 2X4 Auto Green | A2008KUA2BUSG |
| 2008 50 2X4 Auto Red | A2008KUA2BUSR |
| 2008 50 2X4 Auto Pink | A2008KUA2BUST |
| 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Green | A2008KUB2BCAG |
| 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Red | A2008KUB2BCAR |
| 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Pink | A2008KUB2BCAT |
| 2008 90 2X4 Auto Green | A2008KUB2BUSG |
| 2008 90 2X4 Auto Red | A2008KUB2BUSR |
| 2008 90 2X4 Auto Pink | A2008KUB2BUST |
Sold by: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,800 and $2,400.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.arcticccat.com
DVX Model
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Related Recalls
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The high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use, posing fire and crash hazards and risk of serious injury.
The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. The youth ATVs’ mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. The adult ATVs’ service brakes fail to sufficiently stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard, and the handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the adult rider’s body or head impacts the handlebars. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety regulations pose a risk of serious injury or death.
The throttle lever on the recalled ATVs can fail to return to the idle position when a driver releases it, and the vehicle could then unexpectedly continue to accelerate, posing a crash hazard.
The recalled youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV regulations. The handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the child rider’s body or head impacts the handlebars at a high rate of speed. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death.
The ATV can leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.
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