Cub Cadet Recalls Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19706 · Oct 24, 2018 · Cub Cadet
4,900
units affected
4,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19706
- Date
- Oct 24, 2018
- Company
- Cub Cadet
- Units affected
- 4,900
- Product
- Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Cub Cadet model year 2018 RZT SX EFI residential zero turn riding mowers. The yellow, four-wheel mower with steering wheel control is sold with a 42, 46 or 50-inch cutting deck. "Cub Cadet" is printed on the front and sides of the mower, and on the seat's backrest. "RZT SX" is printed below the seat. Models included in the recall are 17AWCBYS010, 17AWCBYZ010, 17RWCBYN010, 17RWCBYN210, 17RWCBYS010 and 17RWCBYZ010 and were manufactured between December 2017 and June 2018. The model number and manufacture date in MM/YYYY format can be found on a label located under the seat frame.
What can happen
The fuel tank's neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, store them outside and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known purchasers directly
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cub Cadet has received 15 reports of the fuel tank's neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017 through August 2018 for between $3,000 and $3,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cub cadet rzt sx efi zero-turn riding mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, store them outside and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known purchasers directly
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank's neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, 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.