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
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