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MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 11, 2008 · CPSC recall 08583 · MTD

Recalled Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 700
Incidents / injuries
MTD has received five reports of heat damage to the vehicle. There have been no reports of personal injury.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product
Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer(s)
MTD, of Brownsville, Tenn.
Retailers
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.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →