CPSC Recall in 2017: Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-037

Date: November 16, 2017

Product Name: Arctic Cat ROVs with winches

Recall Description:

This recall involves all 2017 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail SE (Special Edition) and Wildcat Sport SE  ROVs with winch solenoids installed as original equipment and winch accessory kits sold separately for use on 2014 through 2017Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport and Wildcat Trail ROVs.  The ROVs have four wheels, side-by-side seating for two people, and have a black chassis. “Wildcat Trail” or “Wildcat Sport” is printed on each side of the vehicle. In addition, Special Edition ROVs have “SE” printed on each side. 

Hazard Description:

The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 300 ROVs and 3,000 winch accessory kits (In addition, 124 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received 49 reports of winch solenoid failure, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from February 2017 through August 2017 for about $17,000 for the ROVs with the winch accessory kits installed. The winch accessory kits were also sold separately from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $200 and $600.

Manufactured In:

United States