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

Name: Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textr...
SKU: CPSC-18037
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Veröffentlicht: 16. November 2017Rückruf-ID: 18037Kategorie: VerbraucherprodukteLand: Vereinigte Staaten

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Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr

The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation

This recall involves all 2017 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail SE (Special Edition) and Wildcat Sport SE ROVs with winch solenoids installed as original equipment and winch accessory kits sold separately for use on 2014 through 2017Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport and Wildcat Trail ROVs. The ROVs have four wheels, side-by-side seating for two people, and have a black chassis. "Wildcat Trail" or "Wildcat Sport" is printed on each side of the vehicle. In addition, Special Edition ROVs have "SE" printed on each side.

Betroffene Produkte

Arctic Cat ROVs with winches

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Arctic-Cat-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/wildcat1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	2017 Wildcat Trail SE
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/wildcat2.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	2017 Wildcat Sport SE
Hazards › Name	The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received 49 reports of winch solenoid failure, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Arctic Cat ROVs with winches
Products › Number Of Units	About 300 ROVs and 3,000 winch accessory kits (In addition, 124 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8183
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from February 2017 through August 2017 for about $17,000 for the ROVs with the winch accessory kits installed. The winch accessory kits were also sold separately from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $200 and $600.
Recall Date	2017-11-16T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves all 2017 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail SE (Special Edition) and Wildcat Sport SE ROVs with winch solenoids installed as original equipment and winch accessory kits sold separately for use on 2014 through 2017Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport and Wildcat Trail ROVs. The ROVs have four wheels, side-by-side seating for two people, and have a black chassis. "Wildcat Trail" or "Wildcat Sport" is printed on each side of the vehicle. In addition, Special Edition ROVs have "SE" printed on each side.
Recall Number	18037
Manufacturers › Name	Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?rn=2017541&lang=eng
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 Customer Care and then click on Product Recall for more information.
Last Publish Date	2017-11-16T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Übersicht

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

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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