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

Recall 18-037 · November 16, 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-037 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 16, 2017
Brand
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Arctic Cat ROVs with winches
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 300 ROVs and 3,000 winch accessory kits (In addition, 124 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
November 16, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves all 2017 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail SE (Special Edition) and Wildcat Sport SE ROVs with winch solenoids installed as original equipment and winch accessory kits sold separately for use on 2014 through 2017Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport and Wildcat Trail ROVs. The ROVs have four wheels, side-by-side seating for two people, and have a black chassis. "Wildcat Trail" or "Wildcat Sport" is printed on each side of the vehicle. In addition, Special Edition ROVs have "SE" printed on each side.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Arctic Cat ROVs with winches · About 300 ROVs and 3,000 winch accessory kits (In addition, 124 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

2017 Wildcat Trail SE
2017 Wildcat Trail SE
2017 Wildcat Sport SE
2017 Wildcat Sport SE

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from February 2017 through August 2017 for about $17,000 for the ROVs with the winch accessory kits installed. The winch accessory kits were also sold separately from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $200 and $600.; 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 49 reports of winch solenoid failure, 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 Customer Care and then 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 ROVs with winches (About 300 ROVs and 3,000 winch accessory kits (In addition, 124 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves all 2017 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail SE (Special Edition) and Wildcat Sport SE ROVs with winch solenoids installed as original equipment and winch accessory kits sold separately for use on 2014 through 2017Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport and Wildcat Trail 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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 16, 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.