Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18017 · Oct 27, 2017 · Arctic Cat Inc.
14,100
units affected
14,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18017
- Date
- Oct 27, 2017
- Company
- Arctic Cat Inc.
- Units affected
- 14,100
- Product
- Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Wildcat Trail and 2015 through 2017 Wildcat Sport models of Arctic Cat ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in multiple colors, have four wheels and side-by-side seating for two people. "Wildcat Trail" or "Wildcat Sport" is printed on each side of the vehicle.
What can happen
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. If you need assistance locating an authorized dealer to conduct this repair, contact Arctic Cat.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arctic cat recreational off-highway vehicles (rovs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. If you need assistance locating an authorized dealer to conduct this repair, contact Arctic Cat.
What is the hazard?
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, 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.