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#1 ·
Product Safety Recall Bulletin
Date: September 8, 2006 Product Line: Snowmobile
Bulletin No: 2007-1-03 Subject: Steering Shaft
Affected Models/VIN:
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 700, Firecat 500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, Sabercat 500/600/700, and the MSeries
(VIN Range of 4UF06SNWX6T100985 - 4UF06SNW26T128280 and the VIN Range of
4UF06SNW16T900039 - 4UF06SNW06T900064).
NOTE: The VIN ranges of 4UF06SNWX6T100985 - 4UF06SNW26T128280 and 4UF06SNW16T900039-
4UF06SNW06T900064 apply to all the 2006 models listed above. For identification purposes, it is necessary
to refer to only the last six digits of the VIN.
What is the reason for this notice?
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Arctic Cat is voluntarily recalling 78,872
snowmobiles equipped with Steering Shaft (p/n 0705-397).
What is the problem?
The steering shaft on the affected models may not be adequately welded to the steering arm shaft. If this
condition exists, the steering shaft may come loose from the steering shaft arm resulting in a loss of
steering control.
Stop Sale Immediately of all 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 snowmobiles indicated in the affected model
list above.
What should you do?
Update all affected snowmobiles still at your dealership. All registered owners of affected snowmobiles
will be sent a letter concerning this Product Safety Recall Bulletin (letter enclosed). If a customer contacts
you concerning this issue, please assist them in completing the necessary update.
Ordering Parts:
Order an appropriate number of Steering Shaft Reinforcement Assembly Kits (p/n 1705-200) through
normal parts-ordering channels. Your dealership Parts Account will be billed and then credited upon
receipt of a Warranty Claim Request form.
Warranty:
A labor allowance of 0.2 hr will be paid per affected snowmobile.
! WARNING
Do not operate or permit anyone to operate a snowmobile until the steering shaft has been updated. Severe personal
injury may result if the steering shaft comes loose and loss of control occurs.
Printed in the U.S.A. ®™Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 0906
 
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#4 ·
AC Man said:
i checked my vin number and it is higher than the ones listed. I have a 06 sabercat 500 lx, i also checked my weld, it was a complete weld. Is mine still affected?
Check the last 6 digits in yur VIN#. If they aren't within those series VINs, then you should be ok. If you don't trust yurself, call the dealers
 
#8 ·
Gotta' agree with ya' there!!:thumbsup: As crazy as it sounds, sounds like most break at very slow speeds.:dunno: :eek:
Got mine ordered from Rental Express....just gotta' get up there to drop them off!
 
#10 ·
If I am not a registered owner will they still change the part on my sled? I have a couple buddies that work at the Arctic Cat dealer. I think I will just ask them or take it in.
 
#11 ·
grouly925 said:
If I am not a registered owner will they still change the part on my sled? I have a couple buddies that work at the Arctic Cat dealer. I think I will just ask them or take it in.
Go to the link in the sticky, & print the letter. make sure yours is included in the recall. Take that letter to your dealer or call him with the recall # (he can look it up if he's not aware of it) & tell him you need this done to your sled. It doesn't matter who the registered owner is, AC is only concerned in capturing all the units involved. Dealer may have to order the part before you drop your sled off. Good luck!!
 
#13 ·
john1533 said:
My feakin dealer has had my sled for two freakin weeks for this thing.
The actual fix takes less than 15 minutes to install.....usually they don't even take it off the trailer. It's not like going to ride in the next 2 weeks or so! Make sure they check the fuel tank while it's there!!:thumbsup:

Which dealer??
 
#15 ·
Keep mine "Up North" at the cottage in Indian River. Dealer there is Rental Express. They're a smaller dealership & I have gotten to know most of the guys there by name.....makes it nice when you need their help!!:thumbsup:
 
#17 ·
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#22 ·
Yes, Its normal to ask question about a sled. If the guy have some problem with it..why he sell it...better know all about it before..cause you will get problem.

But....! On my own its better to buy a 2005 or 2006..they are the best years.

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Have a nice day:)
 
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