Utility vehicles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 29, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16739

Sold / distributed

Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2015 through October 2015 for between $8,500 to $9,500.

Why it was recalled

The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2015 Cub Cadet Challenger CX500 and Challenger CX700 four-wheel drive off-road utility vehicles. The recalled vehicles have two bucket seats, roll bars, a canopy, a two-piece windshield, a 35.5-inch by 44-inch cargo bed and a winch. The vehicles were sold in the colors camouflage and yellow. Challenger utility vehicles with the following model numbers are being recalled. The model number is located under the driver's seat. CX500 (Yellow) CX500 (Camouflage) CX700 (Yellow) CX700 (Camouflage) 37AW7CKD010 37AW7CLD010 37AX7CKD010 37AX7CLD010 37AW7CKD710 37AW7CLD710 37AX7CKD710 37AX7CLD710

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.