700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08583
- Date
- Jun 11, 2008
- Company
- Mtd
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled utility vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle with "Cub Cadet, Tracker Edition" printed on the side panel. This vehicle has roll over protection and an open cargo bed in the back with "Volunteer" printed on the side. It is equipped with a Kohler electronic fuel-injected engine. The model/serial plate is located under the driver's seat.
What can happen
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their Cub Cadet dealership to have their utility vehicle serviced at no charge. All known consumers have been contacted. Each reworked utility vehicle has a green "X" label on the model/serial tag.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- MTD has received five reports of heat damage to the vehicle. There have been no reports of personal injury.
- Sold at
- Cub Cadet dealerships and Bass Pro retail outlets nationwide under the Cub Cadet brand name from March 2008 through April 2008 for between $9,700 and $10,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cub cadet 4x4 efi volunteer utility vehicles?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their Cub Cadet dealership to have their utility vehicle serviced at no charge. All known consumers have been contacted. Each reworked utility vehicle has a green "X" label on the model/serial tag.
What is the hazard?
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to 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.