Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-753 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 11, 2014
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT Side by Side
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 5,600
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 5, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT Side by Side · About 5,600 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Arctic Car dealers nationwide from December 2013 through July 2014 for about $11,400 to $12,400.; Arctic Cat, Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Arctic Cat has received 60 reports of oil leaking and one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Artic Cat at (800) 279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on Consumer Care, then Product Recall and then List of Safety Bulletins for more information.
Recall history and context
Arctic Cat appears in 36 CPSC recalls on record. See all Arctic Cat recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT Side by Side (About 5,600 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 5, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.