Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles

CPSC recall 06553. Recall date: 23 May 2006. Last publish date of the CPSC notice: 9 Aug 2024.

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Consumers with a recalled Prowler XT should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their Prowler XT is affected, they should contact Arctic Cat.

CPSC recall 06553 has the recall date 23 May 2006. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat. The recall has about 2,120 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.

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 06553: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries	There have been no reported incidents of loss of braking. No injuries have been reported.
Units	2,120
Description	The Prowler XT was produced in three colors: Green, Cat Green and Red. The vehicles have the words "Arctic Cat" printed on each side of the cargo box and the name "Prowler XT" centered on the front of the hood. The affected units are all 2006 Prowler XT vehicles with VIN range of 4UF06MPVO6T300001 through 4UF06MPV16T302369. The VIN is located on the rear upper-frame tube of the vehicle near the rear of the cargo box, and on the registration materials the consumer received at the time of purchase. Consumers need only refer to the last six digits of the VIN to determine if the vehicle is included in this recall. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is contained in the registration materials received with the vehicle at the time of purchase. Model Model Number Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR
Product	Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle, About 2,120, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Sold at	Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for about $9,000.
Manufacturer	Arctic Cat Inc
Made in	United States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall: 2,120Median of 2006: 15,200
CPSC recalls of 2006: 319
Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards: 10%
Recalls of 2006 in the category Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts: 1%
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 06553The 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 06553. https://recallregister.com/product/3422-arctic-cat-inc-announces-recall-of-off-highway-utility-vehicles/. 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 06553 report injuries?: The CPSC notice says: There have been no reported incidents of loss of braking. No injuries have been reported.
Where was the product sold?: The CPSC notice says: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for about $9,000.
How many units are in CPSC recall 06553?: The CPSC notice gives this number: About 2,120
Where was the product made?: The CPSC notice gives: United States