CPSC recall 18-757, announced August 8, 2018, covers Polaris Industries Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles (about 2,700 units). The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-743-4340, or go to www.bobcat.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.
Affected model numbers
The model and vehicle identification number (VIN #) can be found on a label under the seat and storage bin on the passenger side.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2015 through 2018 Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL gas engine-equipped utility vehicles manufactured by Polaris Industries. The recalled utility vehicles are white and black with orange decals and have one or two rows of seats and a rear box. "Bobcat" is printed on the hood of the utility vehicle and "3400" or "3400XL" is printed on the rear box. The model and vehicle identification number (VIN #) can be found on a label under the seat and storage bin on the passenger side. The following models and VIN ranges are being recalled: Year Model VIN Range 2015 3400 4X GAS B3FL11001 through B3FL11911 3400 4X GAS DLX B3FN11001 through B3FN11286 2016 3400 4X GAS B3FL12001 through B3FL12803 3400 4X GAS DLX B3FN12001 through B3FN12245 2017 3400 4X GAS B3FL17001 through B3FL17580 3400 XL GAS B3FN17001 through B3FN17124 2018 3400 4X GAS B3FL18001 through B3FL18097 3400 XL GAS B3FN18001 through B3FN18065
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Bobcat has received seven reports of cracked exhaust pipes. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 18-757
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bobcat dealers nationwide from August 2014 through July 2018 for between $10,000 and $15,000.
- Distributor
- Bobcat Company, of West Fargo, N.D.
Recall contact information
Bobcat online at www.bobcat.com and click on the Find a Dealer link at the top of the page, or at 800-743-4340 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for more information.
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