Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 14753 · Sep 11, 2014 · Arctic Cat
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14753
- Date
- Sep 11, 2014
- Company
- Arctic Cat
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT Side by Side
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all 2014 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT side-by-side utility vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) 000001 through 316232. The VIN is located on the frame tube near the driver's side front wheel. These units were sold in red, green, lime green, team arctic green and mat black. The words "Arctic Cat" and "Wildcat Trail" appear on the sides of these vehicles and on the hood.
What can happen
Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Arctic Cat has received 60 reports of oil leaking and one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Car dealers nationwide from December 2013 through July 2014 for about $11,400 to $12,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat wildcat trail and wildcat trail xt side by side?
Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.