Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 14753
Affected scope: About 5,600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Arctic Cat, Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled This recall involves all 2014 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT side-by-side ….

Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Arctic Cat, Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in September 11, 2014. Reason: Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and co…. Verify recall #14753 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Arctic Cat, Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: September 11, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14753 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves all 2014 Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Trail XT side-by-side utility vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) 000001 through 316232. The VIN is located on the frame tube near the driver's side front wheel. These units were sold in red, green, lime green, team arctic green and mat black. The words "Arctic Cat" and "Wildcat Trail" appear on the sides of these vehicles and on the hood.

Reason for recall

Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14753
Date reported	September 11, 2014
Date initiated	September 11, 2014
Recalling firm	Arctic Cat, Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Affected scope	About 5,600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled side-by-side utility vehicles immediately and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14753.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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