Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

CPSC recall 06580. Recall date: 19 Sep 2006. Last publish date of the CPSC notice: 16 Aug 2024.

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have available the model name and model number of the snowmobile when they call. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you purchased your snowmobile, and on your operator's manual. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.

CPSC recall 06580 has the recall date 19 Sep 2006. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat. The recall has about 50,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Snowmobiles.

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 06580: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries	Arctic Cat has received 42 reports relating to loss of steering control on the recalled Arctic Cat model snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
Units	50,500
Description	The recalled steering shafts were installed on the following models: All 2002 440 Sno Pro Models All 2003 Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, and 440 Sno Pro Models All 2004 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2005 Firecat 500/600/700 (STD and Sno Pro), M5,M6,M7, and Sabercat 500/600/700 Models All 2006 Crossfire 600/700, Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, Sabercat 500/600/700, and all M-Series
Product	Arctic Cat Snowmobiles, About 50,500, Snowmobiles
Sold at	Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide from May 2001 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $9,000.
Manufacturer	Arctic Cat Inc
Made in	United States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall: 50,500Median 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 Snowmobiles: 2%
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 06580The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06580. https://recallregister.com/product/3449-arctic-cat-inc-recalls-snowmobiles-due-to-loss-of-steering-control-haz/. 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 06580 report injuries?: The CPSC notice says: Arctic Cat has received 42 reports relating to loss of steering control on the recalled Arctic Cat model snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
Where was the product sold?: The CPSC notice says: Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide from May 2001 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $9,000.
How many units are in CPSC recall 06580?: The CPSC notice gives this number: About 50,500
Where was the product made?: The CPSC notice gives: United States