Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors

Class II - Moderate

What Should You Do?

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Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
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Company:: Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), of Cleveland, Ohio
Reason for Recall:: 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.
Classification:: Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Status:: ongoing
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.
Remedy:: Consumers should contact the Cub Cadet dealership where the tractor was purchased to schedule a free repair.

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

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CPSC Recall Number: 04512