CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors
Published: November 18, 2003Recall ID: 04512Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.
Product Description & Identification
Model number 7252, 7254, 7264, or 7304 is written on the hood of the tractor.
Affected Products
Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Cub-Cadet-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Compact-Tractors |
| Title | CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cub-cadet-7000.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractor |
| Hazards › Name | The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors |
| Products › Type | Tractors |
| Products › Category I D | 2212 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 2711 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact the Cub Cadet dealership where the tractor was purchased to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide, from May 2002 through mid-October 2003, for between $10,000 and $14,300. |
| Recall Date | 2003-11-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | Model number 7252, 7254, 7264, or 7304 is written on the hood of the tractor. |
| Recall Number | 04512 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | Call Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |