CPSC recall 15-744, announced July 28, 2015, covers Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX (about 2,700 units). Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Prowlers and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 279-6851, or go to www.arcticcat.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2014 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX and some model year 2015 Prowler 500 HDX models. The model year 2015 vehicles affected are those units with vehicle identification numbers (VIN) from 303194 through 305166. The VIN number is located on the rear frame tube under the rear of the box. The vehicles are green, red, vibrant red metallic, or emerald green metallic. "Arctic Cat" is printed on each side of the hood. Also 500 is printed on each side on the front fenders, HDX on each side of the rear cargo box, and "Arctic Cat" on the cargo box tail gate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Prowlers and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting its customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 15-744
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from August 2013 to July 2015 for between about $11,000 and $12,400.
Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX
CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles
Recall contact information
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, then Product Recall and List of Safety Bulletins for more information.
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