Hydro-Gear recalls Cub Cadet, MTD Gold and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors with specific transaxle models from Dec 2010-March 2011 due to brake failure risk from drive gear failure.
A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
Hydro-Gear has recalled certain Cub Cadet, MTD Gold, and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors that use specific hydrostatic transaxles. These tractors could experience brake failure if the drive gear fails, potentially causing crashes.
A drive gear in the hydrostatic transaxle can fail, causing brake failure. This could lead to a crash hazard if the tractor loses braking ability while in motion.
Owners of Cub Cadet, MTD Gold, and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors with Hydro-Gear transaxles model 618-0319 or 618-04270B from December 2010 through March 2011 are affected. The highest risk is for users who operate these tractors without the repair.
Check for Hydro-Gear transaxle model numbers 618-0319 or 618-04270B on the transaxle label. Cub Cadet models include LTX 1045-1050KW, MTD Gold models have serial numbers starting with 1L15 or 1L16, and Troy-Bilt TB2450 tractors. The date of manufacture (DOM) is on a label under the seat for Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt models.
Immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors as they pose a crash hazard due to potential brake failure.
Reach out to Hydro-Gear for instructions on getting a repair from an authorized service provider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a repair from an authorized service provider.
Cub Cadet LTX 1045, LTX 1046KW, LTX 1046M, LTX 1050KH, LTX 1050KW, and SLTX 1050, SLTX 1054 models with the recalled transaxles.
MTD Gold tractors with serial numbers starting with 1L15 or 1L16 and Hydro-Gear transaxle model 618-04270B are affected.
The date of manufacture (DOM) ranges from December 2010 through March 2011 for Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt models.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hydro-Gear to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1004 — Hydro-Gear Lawn Tractors Hello, I own a Lawn Tractors that is covered by recall 1004 from Hydro-Gear. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a repair from an authorized service provider. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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