Side-by-side utility vehicles

What you are looking at

Model Year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX Hunter Edition

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled side-by-sides and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Artic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

UnitsAbout 4,500

Made inUnited States

Sold atArctic Cat dealers nationwide

Sales periodApril 2015 – July 2016

Price$14,500 to $16,000

Category Appliances

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-279-6851

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.arcticcat.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.