Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported November 23, 2010
The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.
Mtd Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves four-wheel drive Cub Cadet Volunteer gasoline-powered utility vehicl… - a moderate-severity action.
Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control was recalled by Mtd Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio in November 23, 2010. Reason: The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for con…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub…. Verify recall #11710 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mtd Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for con….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11710 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #11710) was formally reported on November 23, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Mtd Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 200.
The documented reason for this recall is: The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known consumers. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 200
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
This recall involves four-wheel drive Cub Cadet Volunteer gasoline-powered utility vehicle. Model numbers included in the recall are 37BB475H710, 37BC465D710, 37BC466D710, 37BK466D710, 37BK46GD710, 37BM466D710, 37BM467D710 and 37BM46GD710. The serial number range is 1C290Z50001 through 1D280Z50007. Serial numbers included in the recall have a "C" or "D" in the second position and a "0" as the fifth digit. Model and serial numbers are printed on a plate located under the driver's seat. "Cub Cadet" is printed on the hood.
The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known consumers.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11710 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2010 |
| Date initiated | November 23, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Mtd Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair.…
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