November 18, 2003              

 

Cub Cadet Corp. Announces Recall of Lawn Tractors

 

Name of Product: Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors

 

Units: 2,000

 

Manufacturer: Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, Ohio.

 

Hazard: The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.

 

Description: Model number 7252, 7254, 7264, or 7304 is written on the hood of the tractor.

 

Sold At: Authorized Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from May 2002 through mid-October 2003 for between $10,000 and $14,300.

 

Manufactured In: U.S.A.

 

Remedy: Consumers should contact the Cub Cadet dealerships where the tractor was purchased to schedule a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Call Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.