Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18017. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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. If you need assistance locating an authorized dealer to conduct this repair, contact Arctic Cat.
CPSC recall 18017 has the recall date 27 Oct 2017. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles. The recall has about 14,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,100 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Wildcat Trail and 2015 through 2017 Wildcat Sport models of Arctic Cat ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in multiple colors, have four wheels and side-by-side seating for two people. "Wildcat Trail" or "Wildcat Sport" is printed on each side of the vehicle. |
| Product | Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico) |
| Sold at | Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500. |
| Manufacturer | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,100Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls on the register that name Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 May 2019 | Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 5 Mar 2019 | Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 5 Mar 2019 | Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 2 Aug 2018 | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 16 Nov 2017 | Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18017The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18017. https://recallregister.com/product/8165-arctic-cat-recreational-off-highway-vehicles-recalled-by-textron-speci/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18017 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18017?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18017?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico)