MTD · Recalled
MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 700
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9,700–$10,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- MTD, of Brownsville, Tenn.
Incident log
MTD has received five reports of heat damage to the vehicle. There have been no reports of personal injury.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 11 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.