Safety regulator, Tecumseh Power Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors
Recall 05218 · Jul 6, 2005 · Tecumseh Power Co.
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05218
- Date
- Jul 6, 2005
- Company
- Tecumseh Power Co.
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- Lawn Tractors
- Product type
- Tractors
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
These lawn tractors have a 6-speed MST206-545C Peerless transaxle and a 17.5, 18, 18.5 or 19 horsepower engine. The recalled tractor and transaxle model number information is located below the tractor seat, and on the transaxle housing. The recalled transaxles have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 4275 and 5047 followed by the letter "G", which can be found on the Transaxle ID Label. BRAND NAME COLOR HP RETAILER TRACTOR MODEL NO. Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012000300 Poulan Black 17.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001100 Poulan Pro Black 19 Various Hardware Dealers 96012001700 Poulan Pro Black 18.5 Various Hardware Dealers 96012002700 Southern States Red 17.5 Southern States Dealers 96012002200 Poulan Pro Black 18 The Home Depot 96016000200 Craftsman Gray 18 Orchard Supply Hardware 275390
What can happen
The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through May 2005, for between $750 and $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn tractors?
Consumers should immediately stop using their lawn tractor, and contact Tecumseh for assistance in identifying affected units, and free repair, if necessary.
What is the hazard?
The axles on these lawn tractors can crack and break, if subject to extreme load amounts. Should the axle break, it could cause a loss of control and result in injuries to the rider.
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.