The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17753·Announced 2017-07-06

Cub Cadet Recalls 2016 Challenger Utility Vehicles Due to Brake Failure Hazard

Cub Cadet is recalling approximately 4,000 2016 Challenger utility vehicles because air in the brake system can cause brake failure, 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 risk-of-harm product (utility vehicle brake failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cub Cadet is recalling approximately 4,000 2016 Challenger utility vehicles, including the CX500, CX700, and CX750 Crew models. The vehicles were manufactured between March 2016 and November 2016 and sold by independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from March 2016 through May 2017 for between $8,500 and $9,500. The vehicles were manufactured in China and sold in yellow, red, blue, and camouflage colors.

The recall is due to a hazard where air in the brake system can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the user or bystanders. Cub Cadet has received 80 reports of brake failure, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or Cub Cadet customer service to arrange for a free repair. The model number and month and year of manufacture are listed on a label located under the driver's seat. For more information, consumers can contact Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 or visit www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls".

The recalled product

Product
Cub Cadet 2016 Challenger utility vehicles
Manufacturer
Hisun Motors Corp. U.S.A., of McKinney, Texas
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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