CPSC2016-04-29
Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
MTD Products Company, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
Sold at
Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2015 through October 2015 for between $8,500 to $9,500.
Affected count
About 1,300
Injuries reported
The firm has received 22 reports of incidents of the brake cable failing. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Utility vehicles
Consumer contact
Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cub-Cadet-Recalls-Challenger-Off-Road-Utility-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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