Recall of 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles due to risk of steering loss causing crashes. Affected units have a specific VIN pattern and require inspection by authorized dealers.
The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a crash hazard.
“2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles: Steering Pin Crash Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1898-2024-arctic-cat-mountain-600-snowmobiles-steering-pin-crash-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #10015 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-2024-Arctic-Cat-Mountain-600-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 25, 2024, that Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles due to a crash hazard. Owners should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection and potential repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Arctic Cat
Product: 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles
VIN 10th digit: R
Sold at: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from September 2023 through June 2024
Price: $14,500 to $16,100
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and free repair if needed. The steering post joint will be inspected; if the pin was not properly swagged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced. Consumers may also contact Textron Specialized Vehicles at 800-279-2281 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email arcticcatwarranty@textron.com, or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls.
The hazard
The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint and cause the rider to lose steering control. The firm has received six reports of cross pins that have become loose or have fallen out. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Textron Specialized Vehicles has 14 other recalls on record since September 16, 2021. Other recent recalls include the Arctic Cat and Tracker Side-by-Side Vehicles Recall from October 17, 2024, and the Textron Prowler Pro and Tracker UTVs recall from May 9, 2024. Similar recent recalls of other products include the Konges Sløjd Scooter Recall on November 6, 2025, the Lil Pick Up Sierra 125U ATV Recall on May 21, 2026, and the Can-Am ATVs Recall on May 14, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model name "M" on the side panels. Look for the 10th digit of the VIN being "R". The VIN is stamped on the tunnel section or top/rear decal.
Brand
Arctic Cat
Product
2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile to avoid potential crash hazards.
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Contact your local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint.
Get Repair if Needed
If the pin was not properly swagged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced at no cost.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile, and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and free repair, if needed. The steering post joint on the Snowmobile will be inspected. If the pin is properly swagged, there is no repair needed. If the steering post joint pin was not properly swagged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from September 2023 through June 2024 for between $14,500 and $16,100.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Arctic Cat
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arctic Cat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10015 — Arctic Cat 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles: Steering Pin Crash Hazard
Hello,
I own a 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles: Steering Pin Crash Hazard that is covered by recall 10015 from Arctic Cat.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile, and contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and free repair, if needed. The steering post joint on the Snowmobile will be inspected. If the pin is properly swagged, there is no repair needed. If the steering post joint pin was not properly swagged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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