CPSC recall 12704
Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-02-13
On 2015-02-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles by Arctic Cat, citing the ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12704 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-11-10 |
| Published | 2015-02-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Arctic Cat |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles | The recall includes all 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs. Recalled 2012 model year ATVs can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 6V0101 through 6V0178 and 700101 through 700230. The VIN is located on the lower front frame tube below the front bumper. The recalled ATVs are black and orange or black and lime green and display the words "Arctic Cat" on each side of the cowl ahead of the handlebars. The model number "450 XC" is on the front center of the cowl.
Reason
The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-ATVs-due-to-Crash-Hazard
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