Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11733 · Apr 13, 2011 · Cub Cadet
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11733
- Date
- Apr 13, 2011
- Company
- Cub Cadet
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Cub Cadet riding lawn mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled 2011 Cub Cadet zero turn riding lawn mowers, intended for both commercial and private use, have yellow and black steel frames. They sold under the following brand names and model numbers: Model Factory Model Numbers Cub Cadet Z Force 48 17BF3AGV010 Cub Cadet Z Force 54 17BF3AGX010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 46 17AF5BHH010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 48 17AF5BHB010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 54 17AF5GHC010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 60 17AF5GHD010 Cub Cadet Z-Force Commercial 48 53AH5FJB050 Cub Cadet Z-Force Commercial 60 53AH5FJD050 Cub Cadet Tank L48 53AH8CTB050 Cub Cadet Tank L60 53AH8CTD050 Model number, serial number and date of manufacturer are printed on a label located under the front of the driver's seat. The serial number range and date of manufacture (DOM) of affected mowers are 1A101ZXXXXX (DOM 01/2011) through 1C091ZXXXXX (DOM 03/2011). Date of manufacture appears on the label.
What can happen
A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the mowers and store them outside. Consumers should contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $3,600 to $7,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cub cadet riding lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the mowers and store them outside. Consumers should contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire 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.