CPSCGeneral Alert
MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Published: June 11, 2008Recall ID: 08583Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/MTD-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/08a23f16e32d48af88da38c2d2e10ebe.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Utility Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | MTD has received five reports of heat damage to the vehicle. There have been no reports of personal injury. |
| Products › Name | Cub Cadet 4x4 EFI Volunteer Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 4605 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-11T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08583 |
| Manufacturers › Name | MTD, of Brownsville, Tenn. |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |