Recalls / 2018-08-08

Bobcat Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due To Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

18757 · Recalled 2018-08-08 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.

Reported injuries

Bobcat has received seven reports of cracked exhaust pipes. No injuries or fires have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles		About 2,700

Parties

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc.
Distributor: Bobcat Company, of West Fargo, N.D.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Bobcat dealers nationwide, 000, $15, 000.

Consumer contact

Bobcat online at www.bobcat.com and click on the Find a Dealer link at the top of the page, or at 800-743-4340 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 18757. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.