Arctic Cat is recalling 2011 and some 2012 XC 450 ATVs due to steering tie-rod bending that can cause loss of control and crashes. Owners should stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
Arctic Cat is recalling all 2011 XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 XC 450 ATVs because the steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control and potential crashes. This recall matters because riding these ATVs could lead to accidents if the tie-rod bends.
The steering tie-rod can bend under normal use, causing the ATV to lose control. This bending can lead to a crash, which may result in injury or death.
Owners of 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 models are affected. Riders of these ATVs are most at risk due to the potential for loss of control.
Check the VIN on the lower front frame tube below the front bumper. Recalled 2012 models have VINs in ranges 6V0101-6V0178 or 700101-700230. The ATVs are black and orange or black and lime green with 'Arctic Cat' on the sides and '450 XC' on the front cowl.
Immediately stop using the recalled ATV to prevent potential crashes.
Contact your local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
All 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 models with VINs in ranges 6V0101-6V0178 or 700101-700230.
Check the VIN on the lower front frame tube below the front bumper. Recalled 2012 models have VINs in the specified ranges and are black and orange or black and lime green with 'Arctic Cat' on the sides and '450 XC' on the front cowl.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the repair, but owners should contact a dealer to schedule the repair immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arctic Cat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1162 — Arctic Cat Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles Hello, I own a Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles that is covered by recall 1162 from Arctic Cat. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. 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.
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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.
