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Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: July 28, 2015 Initiated: July 28, 2015 #15744

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body, posing a fire hazard.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.. Units affected: About 2,700.
Why was this product recalled?
Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 28, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15744.