CPSC recall · Reported April 29, 2016
Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Mtd Products Company, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves model year 2015 Cub Cadet Challenger CX500 and Challenger CX700 four….
Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Mtd Products Company, of Cleveland, Ohio in April 29, 2016. Reason: The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Cub Cadet dea…. Verify recall #16739 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mtd Products Company, of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard..
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- April 29, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16739 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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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Product description
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
Reason for recall
The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16739 |
| Date reported | April 29, 2016 |
| Date initiated | April 29, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Mtd Products Company, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 1,300 |
| 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 a Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a fre…
- Check the recall number (16739) 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.
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