Recall: Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves four-wheel drive Cub Cadet 2016 Challenger utility vehicles. Model numbers included in the recall are: CX500 (37AW7CKD010, 37AW7CKD710, 37AW7CLD010, 37AW7CLD710, 37AW7CMD710, 37AW7CND710); CX700 (37AX7CKD010, 37AX7CKD710, 37AX7CLD010, 37AX7CLD710, 37AX7CMD710, 37AX7CND710); and CX750 Crew (37AY8CKD710, 37AY8CLD710, 37AY8CMD710, 37AY8CND710). The utility vehicles were sold in yellow, red, blue and camouflage. The recalled vehicles were manufactured between March 2016 through November 2016. A label located under the driver's seat lists the model number and the month and year of manufacture.

Name of product: Cub Cadet 2016 Challenger utility vehicles

Units: About 4,000

Manufacturer: Hisun Motors Corp. U.S.A., of McKinney, Texas

Hazard: Air in the brake system can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the user or bystander.

Remedy: 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.

Recall date: July 06, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: Cub Cadet has received 80 reports of brake failure. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from March 2016 through May 2017 for between $8,500 to $9,500.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Cub Cadet toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday or Sunday, or online www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall number: 17-753