Recall Date: October 27th, 2017 Units: About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico) Hazards:
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard. Remedies:
Repair
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.
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.
Images:
2014 Wildcat Trail
2015 Wildcat Trail
2017 Wildcat Trail
2015 Wildcat Sport
2016 Wildcat Sport
2017 Wildcat Sport
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.
Injuries:
The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
Retailers:
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.