Year: 2002, 2003 Cub Cadet Series 7000 Compact Tractors (model #7252, 7254, 7264, or 7304)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: n/a

Component: SHIFT LEVER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,000

Summary: 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.

Consequence: NONE REPORTED.

Remedy: CONSUMERS SHOULD CONTACT THE CUB CADET DEALERSHIPS WHERE THE TRACTOR WAS PURCHASED TO SCHEDULE A FREE REPAIR.

Notes: CALL CUB CADET TOLL-FREE AT (888) 848-6038 BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 5 P.M. ET MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

Customers can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Important Note Regarding Auto Recalls: Frequently this site will list auto recalls before your dealer will know about them. If you have a vehicle affected by one of these posted recalls be sure and write down the NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number. If your dealer doesn't know about the recall when you check, ask them how they are notified of recalls and when the next update is due.

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