The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19707·Announced 2018-10-24

Cub Cadet Recalls Challenger 400 Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Cub Cadet is recalling about 350 Challenger 400 utility vehicles because a cracked fuel tank neck can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 fire hazard (fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Cub Cadet, of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 350 model year 2018 Challenger 400 4x4 utility vehicles. The recalled vehicles are yellow, have four-wheel drive, and feature side-by-side seating for two people. The model number is 37BV3BHK010. These vehicles were manufactured between May 2018 and August 2018 and sold at independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide for about $7,500.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The fuel tank's neck can crack, which may cause fuel to leak. No injuries or property damage have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and store them outside. They should contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is also contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 or visit www.cubcadet.com and click on “Product Recalls.”

The recalled product

Product
Cub Cadet Challenger 400 utility vehicles
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet, of Cleveland, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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