Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-10-27). Hazards: fire. About 14,100 units in the US and 5,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18017 |
| Published | 2017-10-27 |
| Last updated | 2017-10-27 |
| Products | Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Textron Specialized Vehicles |
| Firms | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 14,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 5,300 |
| Units (Mexico) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500. |
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
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
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