Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-09-11). Hazards: fire. About 5,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14753 |
| Published | 2014-09-11 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-05 |
| Product category | Utility Vehicles |
| Products | Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT Side by Side |
| Firm named in the title | Arctic Cat |
| Firms | Arctic Cat, Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,600 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Arctic Car dealers nationwide from December 2013 through July 2014 for about $11,400 to $12,400. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Arctic Cat has received 60 reports of oil leaking and one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
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