On June 24, 2008, Arctic Cat Inc. recalled about 6,000 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and 2008 Arctic Cat 90cc All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) because the speed controller may fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, which could result in loss of vehicle control and personal injury to the rider.

Both 2008 model 50cc vehicles and 90cc vehicles are included in the recall, and have the following model and model numbers:

• 2008 DVX 50 Black/Red, Model Number A2008KSA2BUSD,
• 2008 DVX 50 Black/Lime, Model Number A2008KSA2BUSE,
• 2008 DVX 50 Pink, Model Number A2008KSA2BUST,
• 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Red, Model Number A2008KSB2BCAD,
• 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Lime, Model Number A2008KSB2BCAE,
• 2008 DVX 90-California-Pink, Model Number A2008KSB2BCAT,
• 2008 DVX 90 Black/Red, Model Number A2008KSB2BUSD,
• 2008 DVX 90 Black/Lime, Model Number A2008KSB2BUSE,
• 2008 DVX 90 Pink, Model Number A2008KSB2BUST,
• 2008 50 2X4 Auto Green, Model Number A2008KUA2BUSG,
• 2008 50 2X4 Auto Red, Model Number A2008KUA2BUSR,
• 2008 50 2X4 Auto Pink, Model Number A2008KUA2BUST,
• 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Green, Model Number A2008KUB2BCAG,
• 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Red, Model Number A2008KUB2BCAR,
• 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Pink, Model Number A2008KUB2BCAT,
• 2008 90 2X4 Auto Green, Model Number A2008KUB2BUSG,
• 2008 90 2X4 Auto Red, Model Number A2008KUB2BUSR, and
• 2008 90 2X4 Auto Pink, Model Number A2008KUB2BUST.

Arctic Cat dealerships sold the recalled 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc ATVs and 2008 Arctic Cat 90cc ATVs from July 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,800 and $2,400.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled ATV and contact their local dealer for a free repair. For more information, customers may contact Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-588, June 24, 2008.