Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC Recall #23-739 - March 23, 2023
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 23-739 |
| Recall Date | March 23, 2023 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| 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.) |
| Manufacturer | Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.