Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability
Recall 11742 · Jun 9, 2011 · Husqvarna
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11742
- Date
- Jun 9, 2011
- Company
- Husqvarna
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Husqvarna Yard Tractors with TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle
- Product type
- Garden Tractors and Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves orange Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number are a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat.
What can happen
The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from May 2010 through December 2010 for between $2,300 and $2,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled husqvarna yard tractors with tufftorq k46ld transaxle?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer.
What is the hazard?
The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.
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.