Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18017 · announced October 27, 2017 · Arctic Cat · 14,100 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.