Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 27, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

18017

Brand / firm

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.

Sold / distributed

Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.

Why it was recalled

Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.