RECALLS — ARCTIC CAT XC 450
Arctic CAT XC 450 recalls
Arctic CAT XC 450 model years 2011–2013 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
02- Lights And Instruments#2013095
1,152 units affected
Certain all-terrain vehicles do not comply with the requirements Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The vehicles may not be equipped with a rear reflex reflector. This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners will be sent a repair kit including the reflector and installation instructions.
- Steering#2011354
224 units affected
On certain ATV's, the front tie rod steering assemblies may bend or break during vehicle operation, which may decrease the driver's ability to control the vehicle. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both tie rod steering assemblies.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada