CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The parking brake cable can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 29, 2016

Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2015 through October 2015 for between $8,500 to $9,500.
Injuries
The firm has received 22 reports of incidents of the brake cable failing. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
16739

Product Information

Product Name
Utility vehicles
Product Type
Utility Vehicles
Number of Units
About 1,300
Distributed By
MTD Products Company, of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 888-848-6038
Full Contact Information

Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.