CPSC recall 18-037, announced November 16, 2017, covers Arctic Cat ROVs with winches (about 300 units). The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 49 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-279-6851, or go to www.arcticcat.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 49 reports of winch solenoid failure, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 18-037
- Units
- About 300 ROVs and 3,000 winch accessory kits (In addition, 124 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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 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 and then click on Product Recall for more information.
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