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Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 18-017 · October 27, 2017 · Textron Specialized Vehicles

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-017 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 27, 2017
Brand
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
October 27, 2017

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) · About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico) units

Photos from the recall notice

2014 Wildcat Trail
2014 Wildcat Trail
2015 Wildcat Trail
2015 Wildcat Trail
2017 Wildcat Trail
2017 Wildcat Trail
2015 Wildcat Sport
2015 Wildcat Sport

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.

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 Product Recall for more information.

Recall history and context

Textron Specialized Vehicles appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all Textron Specialized Vehicles 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 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico) units). This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Wildcat Trail and 2015 through 2017 Wildcat Sport models of Arctic Cat ROVs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 27, 2017. 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.