Product Recall Number: 18-017
Why was Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) recalled?
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-017
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-10-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico)
Incidents: The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed