Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16739 · Apr 29, 2016 · Cub Cadet
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16739
- Date
- Apr 29, 2016
- Company
- Cub Cadet
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Utility vehicles
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2015 Cub Cadet Challenger CX500 and Challenger CX700 four-wheel drive off-road utility vehicles. The recalled vehicles have two bucket seats, roll bars, a canopy, a two-piece windshield, a 35.5-inch by 44-inch cargo bed and a winch. The vehicles were sold in the colors camouflage and yellow. Challenger utility vehicles with the following model numbers are being recalled. The model number is located under the driver's seat. CX500 (Yellow) CX500 (Camouflage) CX700 (Yellow) CX700 (Camouflage) 37AW7CKD010 37AW7CLD010 37AX7CKD010 37AX7CLD010 37AW7CKD710 37AW7CLD710 37AX7CKD710 37AX7CLD710
What can happen
The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 22 reports of incidents of the brake cable failing. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
- Sold at
- Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2015 through October 2015 for between $8,500 to $9,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.