Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-744 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 28, 2015
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX
- Hazard
- Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 2,700
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 4, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves all model year 2014 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX and some model year 2015 Prowler 500 HDX models. The model year 2015 vehicles affected are those units with vehicle identification numbers (VIN) from 303194 through 305166. The VIN number is located on the rear frame tube under the rear of the box. The vehicles are green, red, vibrant red metallic, or emerald green metallic. "Arctic Cat" is printed on each side of the hood. Also 500 is printed on each side on the front fenders, HDX on each side of the rear cargo box, and "Arctic Cat" on the cargo box tail gate.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX · About 2,700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from August 2013 to July 2015 for between about $11,000 and $12,400.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..
Consumer contact
Arctic 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 Customer Care, then Product Recall and 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 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX (About 2,700 units). This recall involves all model year 2014 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX and some model year 2015 Prowler 500 HDX models.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Prowlers and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 4, 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.