Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2016-08-23. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 4,500Units
2016-08-23Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all model year 2016 Arctic Cat 700 HDX models and model year 2017 Arctic Cat 700 HDX CREW models within the vehicle identification number range of 300001 through 301280. The recalled utility vehicles have four wheels with side-by-side seating for three or six people. They were sold in a variety of colors including green, black, fire red, true timber camo and other colors. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides, front and rear of the utility vehicles. "HDX" is printed on the sides of the front fenders. The vehicle identification number on the 700 HDX CREW models is stamped into the upper frame tube under the rear of the cargo box.
- The hazard
- 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.
- Injuries
- Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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