Product description
The affected Hydro-Gear transaxles were included in 54 lawn tractors manufactured by the Husqvarna Group from 1 December 2010 to 1 April 2011 under the brand name Husqvarna.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
There is a potential defect in the bull gear, which will manifest itself as broken gear teeth under load and cause loss of engine braking.
The hazards to consumers
The drive gears may fail, causing the drive system to lose the ability to brake effectively, posing a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
What consumers should do
Cease use of the lawn tractor immediately and contact the place of purchase to arrange for a service appointment and have the transaxle inspected to determine if a transaxle replacement is necessary. For more information contact Husqvarna Technical Service on 1300 755 214 or at technical.service@husqvarna.com.au.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership / Hydro-Gear Europe BVBA
Who sold the product
Husqvarna dealers in Australia
Identifying product features
Hydro-Gear transaxle model no. 170061 with serial numbers 0333 through 0351
Husqvarna tractor model nos. CTH2038 and CTH2642TE with serial nos. 010611D001376 through 02150211D001032
The serial number may be found on the serial plate, which is located on the chassis, beneath the driver's seat.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Hydro-Gear transaxle model no. 170061 with serial numbers 0333 through 0351
Husqvarna tractor model nos. CTH2038 and CTH2642TE with serial nos. 010611D001376 through 02150211D001032
The serial number may be found on the serial plate, which is located on the chassis, beneath the driver's seat.
Husqvarna tractor model nos. CTH2038 and CTH2642TE with serial nos. 010611D001376 through 02150211D001032
The serial number may be found on the serial plate, which is located on the chassis, beneath the driver's seat.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/13050 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
