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Fire / OverheatingSeptember 11, 2014CPSC #14753

Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
5,600
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

Arctic Cat has received 60 reports of oil leaking and one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Arctic Car dealers nationwide from December 2013 through July 2014 for about $11,400 to $12,400.

Photos

Wildcat Trail Lime GreenWildcat Trail XT Mat Black
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