The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11710·Announced 2010-11-23

Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Steering Control Risk

Cub Cadet is recalling about 200 Volunteer utility vehicles because a front lower ball joint can detach, causing a loss of steering control and posing a crash hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a crash hazard (risk of loss of control), but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

MTD Consumer Group Inc. is recalling about 200 four-wheel drive Cub Cadet Volunteer gasoline-powered utility vehicles. The recall involves specific model numbers, including 37BB475H710 and 37BC465D710, with serial numbers ranging from 1C290Z50001 through 1D280Z50007. Model and serial numbers are printed on a plate located under the driver's seat.

The front lower ball joint on these vehicles can detach, which may cause a loss of steering control. This defect poses a crash hazard for consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The vehicles were sold at Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2010 through September 2010 for between $6,800 and $9,800. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair. Cub Cadet is also contacting all known consumers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Cub Cadet Volunteer utility vehicles
Manufacturer
MTD Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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