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MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Name: MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: MTD, of Brownsville, Tenn.
SKU: CPSC-08583
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmMTD, of Brownsville, Tenn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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