CPSC2003-11-18
CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors
Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.
Remedy
Consumers should contact the Cub Cadet dealership where the tractor was purchased to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide, from May 2002 through mid-October 2003, for between $10,000 and $14,300.
Affected count
2,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors
Consumer contact
Call Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Cub-Cadet-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Compact-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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