2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Summary
Textron Specialized Vehicles, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has issued a recall for certain 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles. The recall was published on July 25, 2024, under Recall Number 24317. The recall notice states that the pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swaged correctly. This defect can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint, causing the rider to lose steering control. The firm has received six reports of cross pins that have become loose or have fallen out. No injuries have been reported.

Affected Products
This recall involves approximately 600 units of the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile. The snowmobiles were sold in various colors. The model name is depicted as an “M” in the shape of a mountain and is printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. The 10th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is “R”. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel section or on a decal located on the top/rear of the tunnel. The recalled snowmobiles were sold at Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from September 2023 through June 2024 for a retail price between $14,500 and $16,100. The manufacturer is Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia. The products were manufactured in the United States.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swaged correctly. This manufacturing defect can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint. If the pin dislodges, the rider can lose steering control, posing a crash hazard. The firm has received six reports of cross pins that have become loose or have fallen out. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobile. Consumers are instructed to contact their local authorized Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free inspection of the steering column u-joint and a free repair, if needed.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free inspection and repair. The steering post joint on the snowmobile will be inspected. If the pin is properly swaged, no repair is needed. If the steering post joint pin was not properly swaged, the entire steering post assembly will be replaced. All inspection and repair services are provided free of charge.

Contact Information
Consumers can contact Textron Specialized Vehicles for more information by:
– Phone: 800-279-2281, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
– Email: arcticcatwarranty@textron.com
– Online: https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and select “Recall” for more information.

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