Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control
Recall 11710 · Nov 23, 2010 · Cub Cadet
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11710
- Date
- Nov 23, 2010
- Company
- Cub Cadet
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Cub Cadet Volunteer utility vehicles
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves four-wheel drive Cub Cadet Volunteer gasoline-powered utility vehicle. Model numbers included in the recall are 37BB475H710, 37BC465D710, 37BC466D710, 37BK466D710, 37BK46GD710, 37BM466D710, 37BM467D710 and 37BM46GD710. The serial number range is 1C290Z50001 through 1D280Z50007. Serial numbers included in the recall have a "C" or "D" in the second position and a "0" as the fifth digit. Model and serial numbers are printed on a plate located under the driver's seat. "Cub Cadet" is printed on the hood.
What can happen
The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2010 through September 2010 for between $6,800 and $9,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cub cadet volunteer utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known consumers.
What is the hazard?
The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.
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.