CPSCGeneral Alert
Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability
Published: June 9, 2011Recall ID: 11742Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves orange Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number are a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat.
Affected Products
Husqvarna Yard Tractors with TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Husqvarna-Recalls-TuffTorq-Yard-Tractors-Due-to-Loss-of-Braking-Ability |
| Title | Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11742.11742.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Husqvarna Yard Tractors with TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle |
| Products › Type | Garden Tractors and Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68417 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,600 |
| Recall I D | 855 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer. |
| Retailers › Name | Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from May 2010 through December 2010 for between $2,300 and $2,800. |
| Recall Date | 2011-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves orange Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number are a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat. |
| Recall Number | 11742 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.husqvarna.us |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |