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Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: March 23, 2023 Initiated: March 23, 2023 #23739

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,800 (In addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada) (Arctic Cat and Tracker ATVs have been previously recalled in July 2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia. Units affected: About 3,800 (In addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada) (Arctic Cat and Tracker ATVs have been previously recalled in July 2022).
Why was this product recalled?
The ATV's A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 23, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23739.