CPSC recall · Reported March 23, 2023
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The ATV's A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia recalled This recall involves model years 2022 and 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and model years 202….
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain V… was recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia in March 23, 2023. Reason: The ATV's A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazar…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Textron Specialized…. Verify recall #23739 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia issued this CPSC recall-The ATV's A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazar….
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- March 23, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23739 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves model years 2022 and 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and model years 2022 and 2023 Tracker 600 ATVs. The Arctic Cat Alterra 600 ATVs were sold in various colors, including green, gray and fossil (tan). The Tracker 600 vehicles were sold in various colors, including red, white, camo and gray. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the front right-hand frame tube beside the right-hand shock. The VIN number ranges for recalled Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 include thefollowing: MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2022 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 NT200101 NT202064 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 PT200101 PT200679 2022 Tracker 600 NT200101 NT201929 2023 Tracker 600 PT200101 PT200697
Reason for recall
The ATV's A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Textron Specialized will instruct dealers to inspect the main frame A-arm mount brackets for cracks before adding the support bracket. The main frame weldment will be replaced, free of cost, along with the addition of the strengthening brackets, if the main frame A-arm mount bracket is cracking. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23739 |
| Date reported | March 23, 2023 |
| Date initiated | March 23, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia |
| Affected scope | About 3,800 (In addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada) (Arctic Cat and Tracker ATVs have been previously recalled in July 2022) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to arrange for a free inspecti…
- Check the recall number (23739) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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