The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16739·Announced 2016-04-29

Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard

Cub Cadet is recalling about 1,300 Challenger CX500 and CX700 utility vehicles because a parking brake cable failure poses a crash hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cub Cadet is recalling approximately 1,300 model year 2015 Challenger CX500 and CX700 four-wheel drive off-road utility vehicles. These vehicles feature two bucket seats, roll bars, a canopy, a two-piece windshield, a cargo bed, and a winch. They were sold in camouflage and yellow colors through Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from April 2015 through October 2015 for between $8,500 and $9,500.

The recall is issued because the parking brake cable can fail, which poses a crash hazard. The company has received 22 reports of incidents where the brake cable failed, but there have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Cub Cadet dealer to schedule a free repair. Cub Cadet is also contacting owners directly. Consumers can also call Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 or visit www.cubcadet.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Utility vehicles
Category
Consumer Product — Off-Road Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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