Arctic Cat 500 4X4, 700 4X4 Efi Automatic +5 more: Powertrain

Affects Arctic Cat 500 4X4, 700 4X4 Efi Automatic, 700 4X4 Diesel, Thundercat 4X4, 400 4X4 Automatic, 650 4X4 Automatic, 500 4X4 Automatic · 2008–2009 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain ATVs, a weld securing the front differential cross pin can break, which could cause the front differential and front wheels to lock up. Depending on vehicle speed at the time this occurs, it could result in a loss of vehicle control, cause the ATV to tip over forward, or cause the rider to be thrown from the vehicle. These issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the front differential carrier assembly.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational