Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16768. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 16768 has the recall date 23 Aug 2016. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat. The recall has about 4,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Utility Vehicles.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Side-by-side utility vehicles, About 4,500, Utility Vehicles |
| Sold at | Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000. |
| Manufacturer | Arctic Cat Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,500Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Utility Vehicles
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Arctic Cat
- 29
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16768The 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 16768. https://recallregister.com/product/7835-arctic-cat-recalls-side-by-side-utility-vehicles-due-to-crash-hazard-r/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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 16768 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Arctic Cat has received 14 reports of the throttle cable malfunctioning, including one report of a wrist injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from April 2015 through July 2016 for between $14,500 and $16,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16768?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16768?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,500