Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14753 · announced September 11, 2014 · Arctic Cat · 5,600 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Arctic Cat has received 60 reports of oil leaking and one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Arctic Car dealers nationwide from December 2013 through July 2014 for about $11,400 to $12,400.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.