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CPSC recall · Reported November 23, 2010

Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control

The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.

Recall #
11710
Affected scope
About 200
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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….

Moderate
severity level
November 23, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11710 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 200

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
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.…

  • Check the recall number (11710) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Mtd Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio. Units affected: About 200.
Why was this product recalled?
The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 23, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11710.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11710) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 23, 2010. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.