2017 Utility Vehicles Service Brake Recall

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Cub Cadet 2016 Challenger utility vehicles

Hazard: Air in the brake system can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the user or bystander.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or Cub Cadet customer service to arrange for a free repair.

Consumer Contact:

Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday or Sunday, or online www.cubcadet.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 4,000

Description:

This recall involves four-wheel drive Cub Cadet 2016 Challenger utility vehicles. Model numbers included in the recall are: CX500 (37AW7CKD010, 37AW7CKD710, 37AW7CLD010, 37AW7CLD710, 37AW7CMD710, 37AW7CND710); CX700 (37AX7CKD010, 37AX7CKD710, 37AX7CLD010, 37AX7CLD710, 37AX7CMD710, 37AX7CND710); and CX750 Crew (37AY8CKD710, 37AY8CLD710, 37AY8CMD710, 37AY8CND710). The utility vehicles were sold in yellow, red, blue and camouflage. The recalled vehicles were manufactured between March 2016 through November 2016. A label located under the driver’s seat lists the model number and the month and year of manufacture.

Incidents/Injuries: Cub Cadet has received 80 reports of brake failure. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from March 2016 through May 2017 for between $8,500 to $9,500.

Manufacturer: Hisun Motors Corp. U.S.A., of McKinney, Texas

Manufactured in: China

Photos

Cub Cadet 2016 Challengers CX500 and CX700 Utility Vehicle

Cub Cadet 2016 Challenger CX750 Crew Utility Vehicle.

Cub Cadet 2016 Challenger Utility Vehicle label located under the driver’s seat.

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