The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18757·Announced 2018-08-08

Bobcat Recalls 3400 and 3400XL Utility Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Bobcat is recalling approximately 2,700 model year 2015-2018 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles because the exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn and fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bobcat Company is recalling approximately 2,700 model year 2015 through 2018 Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL gas engine-equipped utility vehicles. The recalled 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, 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 recall is being conducted because the utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, which poses burn and fire hazards. Bobcat has received seven reports of cracked exhaust pipes, but no injuries or fires have been reported.

The affected vehicles were sold at Bobcat dealers nationwide from August 2014 through July 2018 for between $10,000 and $15,000. Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is also contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can visit www.bobcat.com and click on the Find a Dealer link, or call 800-743-4340 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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