Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard

Lawn Tractors

Date of Recall

2012-03-13

CPSC Release Number

12-132

Manufactured In

U.S.A.

Company Phone Number

(888) 848-6038

Units

About 2,700

Manufacturer

Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill.

Sold By

Lawn and garden retailers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about between $1,900 and $2,800.

Problem/Hazard

A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves Cub Cadet, MTD Gold and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors sold with Hydro-Gear model 618-0319 and 618-04270B transaxles. Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt tractors included in this recall have dates of manufacture (DOM) ranging from December 2010 through March 2011. The DOM can be found on a label on the underside of the seat. MTD Gold can be identified by serial numbers starting with 1L15 or 1L16. Affected transaxles have serial numbers with the first four digits ranging between 0333 and 0348. Transaxle model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the transaxle.

Mower Brand	Mower Type	Mower Model No.	Hydro-Gear Transaxle Part No.	Transaxle Serial No. (1st four digits)
Cub Cadet	LTX 1045	13WX91AT010 13WX91AT056	618-0319	0333 thru0348
Cub Cadet	LTX 1046KW	13WG91AT010	618-0319	0333 thru 0348
Cub Cadet	LTX 1046M	13WP91AT009	618-0319	0333 thru 0348
Cub Cadet	LTX 1050KH	13WQ91AP009	618-0319	0333 thru 0348
Cub Cadet	LTX 1050KW	13WF91AP010 13WF91AP056	618-0319	0333 thru 0348
Cub Cadet	SLTX 1050	13WQ92AP010	618-04270B	0333 thru 0348
Cub Cadet	SLTX 1054	13WK92AK009 13WK92AK010 13WK92AK056	618-04270B	0333 thru 0348

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a repair from an authorized service provider.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, please contact the firm's toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' websites at www.cubcadet.com, www.troybilt.com or www.MTDproducts.com. Consumers can also visit Hydro-Gear's website at www.hydro-gear.com