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Product recall · CPSCMarch 18, 2014Serious
Arctic Cat Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body of the vehicle, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Prowlers immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known owners of the Prowlers directly.
Who to 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, then Product Recall and then List of Safety Bulletins for more information.
The product
This recall includes Model Year 2014 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV). The two-seat vehicles come in four colors: green, red, vibrant red metallic or emerald green metallic. The vehicles have "Arctic Cat" printed on each side of the hood and on the cargo box tail gate, "500" printed on each side of the front fenders and "HDX" printed on each side of the rear cargo box.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,300
- Recall date
- March 18, 2014
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from August 2013 to January 2014 for between about $11,000 and $12,400.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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