MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-583 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 11, 2008
- Brand
- MTD
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 700
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles · About 700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; MTD, of Brownsville, Tenn..
Injuries or incidents reported
MTD has received five reports of heat damage to the vehicle. There have been no reports of personal injury.
Consumer contact
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 history and context
MTD appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all MTD recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles (About 700 units). The recalled utility vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle with "Cub Cadet, Tracker Edition" printed on the side panel.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.