Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC Recall #23-739 — March 23, 2023
Product
Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
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 the following:MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2022 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 NT200101 NT2020642023Arctic Cat Alterra 600 PT200101PT2006792022 Tracker 600 NT200101 NT2019292023Tracker 600 PT200101PT200697
Hazard
The ATV’s A-arm can separate from the frame and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
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.
Units Affected
Units: About 3,800 (In addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada) (Arctic Cat and Tracker ATVs have been previously recalled in July 2022.)
Sold At
The Arctic Cat Alterra was sold at Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from May 2021 through January 2023 for between $9,200 and $11,600. The Tracker 600 was sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and Tracker dealers nationwide from May 2021 through January 2023 for between $7,700 to $9,900.
Manufacturer
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Manufactured In
United States