CPSC recall · Reported August 8, 2018
Bobcat Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due To Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves model year 2015 through 2018 Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL gas engine-equip….
Bobcat Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due To Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in August 8, 2018. Reason: The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is…. Verify recall #18757 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards..
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- agency class
- August 8, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18757 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves model year 2015 through 2018 Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL gas engine-equipped utility vehicles manufactured by Polaris Industries. The recalled utility vehicles are white and black with orange decals and have one or two rows of seats and a rear box. "Bobcat" is printed on the hood of the utility vehicle and "3400" or "3400XL" is printed on the rear box. The model and vehicle identification number (VIN #) can be found on a label under the seat and storage bin on the passenger side. The following models and VIN ranges are being recalled: Year Model VIN Range 2015 3400 4X GAS B3FL11001 through B3FL11911 3400 4X GAS DLX B3FN11001 through B3FN11286 2016 3400 4X GAS B3FL12001 through B3FL12803 3400 4X GAS DLX B3FN12001 through B3FN12245 2017 3400 4X GAS B3FL17001 through B3FL17580 3400 XL GAS B3FN17001 through B3FN17124 2018 3400 4X GAS B3FL18001 through B3FL18097 3400 XL GAS B3FN18001 through B3FN18065
Reason for recall
The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18757 |
| Date reported | August 8, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 8, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 2,700 |
| 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 contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is contacting all known purchasers directl…
- Check the recall number (18757) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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