Wildcat Trail Models Recalled Due to Potential Oil Leak

Lucas Cooney
by Lucas Cooney
Arctic Cat Trail

Arctic Cat, cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall notice for Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT Side-by-Sides. According to the recall notice, oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.

This recall affects approximately 5,600 units, all 2014 models with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) 000001 through 316232. The VIN is located on the frame tube near the driver’s side front wheel.

2014 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail Review

Arctic Cat has received 60 reports of oil leaking and one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.

Affected vehicles were manufactured in the United States and sold nationwide at Arctic Cat dealers from December 2013 through July 2014 for about $11,400 to $12,400.

Lucas Cooney
Lucas Cooney

I have been working exclusively in digital media since 1997. I started out with TSN.ca, spending nearly nine years creating and editing content on Canada's leading sports website. I left to join VerticalScope, Inc., one of the world's largest online publishers, to start a number of powersports publications. While at VerticalScope, I've helped create and oversee content for a wide variety of different publications, including ATV.com, Off-Road.com, ArcheryTalk.com, Tractor.com, RVGuide.com, and many more.

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