The problem is that the recalled utility vehicle’s exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.
Bobcat has received 7 reports of cracked exhaust pipes. No injuries or fires have been reported.
This recall involves model year 2015 through 2018 Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL gas engine-equipped utility vehicles manufactured by Polaris Industries.
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 |
They 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 contacting all known purchasers directly.
For more information, 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.
Source: Bobcat Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due To Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)