CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

CPSC recall 05557. Recall date: 24 Mar 2005. Last publish date of the CPSC notice: 4 Dec 2024.

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard, with the possibility of injury and property damage, could occur.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their ATV is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the ATV available when they call.

CPSC recall 05557 has the recall date 24 Mar 2005. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat. The recall has about 16,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

CPSC recall notice More of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
CPSC publishes these words. Source: CPSC recall notices, section About the U.S. CPSC, read on 1 Oct 2026. The hazard, the remedy and the incident text on this site are the words of the CPSC recall notice. Newest CPSC recall on the register: 24 Sep 2026.

More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 05557: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries	There have been no reported incidents of fire or injury.
Units	16,200
Description	The recalled includes 2005 Arctic Cat 500 and 650 FIS, and 400 and 500 TBX model ATVs. The FIS models affected by this recall have the vehicle identification number (VIN) ranges of 4UF05ATV15T226237 through 4UF05ATV15T242874, and 4UF05ATV55T246510 through 4UF05ATV55T248189. The TBX models have VIN ranges of 4UF05ATV15T221345 through 4UF05ATV15T223967, and 4UF05ATVX5T251024 through 4UF05ATV55T251397. The VIN is located on the left rear frame tube of the vehicle near the upper shock mount. AFFECTED MODELS: 2005 500 4x4 Auto LE 2005 500 4X4 Auto 2005 500 4X4 Manual 2005 650 V2 4X4 Auto 2005 650 V2 4X4 Auto LE 2005 400 4x4 Auto TBX 2005 500 4X4 Auto TBX
Product	Arctic Cat FIS and TBX Model ATVs, 16,200, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Sold at	Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, for between $5,500 and $7,500.
Manufacturer	Arctic Cat Inc
Made in	United States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall: 16,200Median of 2005: 14,000
CPSC recalls of 2005: 323
Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards: 23%
Recalls of 2005 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): 6%
Recalls on the register that name Arctic Cat: 29

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name Arctic Cat
Date	Recall
18 Apr 2019	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert)
6 Jun 2017	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
11 Jan 2017	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
23 Aug 2016	Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
10 Feb 2016	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
28 Jul 2015	Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
23 Oct 2014	Arctic Cat Recalls Single-Rider and 2UP ATVs Due To Crash Hazard
11 Sep 2014	Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
14 Aug 2014	Snowmobiles Recalled by Arctic Cat Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
19 Dec 2012	Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
31 Jan 2012	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
15 Dec 2011	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

Arctic Cat: all 29 recalls

Official channels

CPSC recall notice 05557The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 05557. https://recallregister.com/product/3083-cpsc-arctic-cat-inc-announce-recall-of-all-terrain-vehicles-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence: US government work, public domain
Data retrieved: 30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register: 24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 05557 report injuries?: The CPSC notice says: There have been no reported incidents of fire or injury.
Where was the product sold?: The CPSC notice says: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, for between $5,500 and $7,500.
How many units are in CPSC recall 05557?: The CPSC notice gives this number: 16,200
Where was the product made?: The CPSC notice gives: United States