Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles
CPSC Recall #18-757 — August 8, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 18-757 |
| Recall Date | August 8, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 2,700 |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Bobcat dealers nationwide from August 2014 through July 2018 for between $10 |
| 000 and $15 |
| 000. |
Product
Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles
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: YearModelVIN Range20153400 4X GASB3FL11001 through B3FL119113400 4X GAS DLXB3FN11001 through B3FN1128620163400 4X GASB3FL12001 through B3FL128033400 4X GAS DLXB3FN12001 through B3FN1224520173400 4X GASB3FL17001 through B3FL175803400 XL GASB3FN17001 through B3FN1712420183400 4X GASB3FL18001 through B3FL180973400 XL GASB3FN18001 through B3FN18065
Hazard
The utility vehicle’s exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents & Injuries
Bobcat has received seven reports of cracked exhaust pipes. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.