For more information, contact Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.cubcadet.com
Recall Details
The recalled 2011 Cub Cadet zero turn riding lawn mowers, intended for both commercial and private use, have yellow and black steel frames. They sold under the following brand names and model numbers:
| Model | Factory Model Numbers |
|---|---|
| Cub Cadet Z Force 48 | 17BF3AGV010 |
| Cub Cadet Z Force 54 | 17BF3AGX010 |
| Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 46 | 17AF5BHH010 |
| Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 48 | 17AF5BHB010 |
| Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 54 | 17AF5GHC010 |
| Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 60 | 17AF5GHD010 |
| Cub Cadet Z-Force Commercial 48 | 53AH5FJB050 |
| Cub Cadet Z-Force Commercial 60 | 53AH5FJD050 |
| Cub Cadet Tank L48 | 53AH8CTB050 |
| Cub Cadet Tank L60 | 53AH8CTD050 |
Model number, serial number and date of manufacturer are printed on a label located under the front of the driver's seat. The serial number range and date of manufacture (DOM) of affected mowers are 1A101ZXXXXX (DOM 01/2011) through 1C091ZXXXXX (DOM 03/2011). Date of manufacture appears on the label.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mowers and store them outside. Consumers should contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
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Related Recalls
The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The dampers installed on the steering system of the mower can prevent the control levers from returning to the neutral position and the Operator Presence switch will not activate and stop the engine and blades, posing crash and laceration hazards to the operator or bystanders.
The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses burn and fire hazards.
The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low speed crash hazard.
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
An incorrect routing of the fuel line can cause it to wear and leak, posing a fire hazard.
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