2018 cub cadet challenger 750 exhaust manifold

[jonny L]

Hello, looking at another 2018 CC MX EPS 750. I contacted CC and was informed that anyone with a cracked or broken manifold can go to their dealer and have it repaired with the 2019 update, at no cost. It is a "fix as fail" warranty of the manifold. Has anyone attempted to have it replaced?

[kenfain]

It isn't totally clear from your post. But if the unit you're looking at, has this condition. And the price reflects that. I'd contact a couple of different dealers and ask if they'd fix it for free. 

[Thomas osterhout]

On 9/14/2020 at 10:10 AM, jonny L said:

Hello, looking at another 2018 CC MX EPS 750. I contacted CC and was informed that anyone with a cracked or broken manifold can go to their dealer and have it repaired with the 2019 update, at no cost. It is a "fix as fail" warranty of the manifold. Has anyone attempted to have it replaced?

Yes I did new muffler and pipes it broke offset the manifold they didn't replace it so I welded it with two straps for reinforcement didnt get 500 hundred miles out of the new one

[jonny L]

34 minutes ago, kenfain said:

It isn't totally clear from your post. But if the unit you're looking at, has this condition. And the price reflects that. I'd contact a couple of different dealers and ask if they'd fix it for free. 

There is a recall on the faulty manifold which can crack/break. The company will only replace it if it cracks/breaks. It's called a "fix as fail." I spoke to a dealer who informed me that he has never had one come in with this conditions and he sells many. The new systems have been revised. The dealer did state that if it cracks, they photo it, then send it to the company to get the OK (or not) to proceed to replace it, which is quite expensive. Just something to keep in mind if this happened to you, and it's  worth a shot. Also, there is no time period to have it replaced. 

[jonny L]

Just now, jonny L said:

There is a recall on the faulty manifold which can crack/break. The company will only replace it if it cracks/breaks. It's called a "fix as fail." I spoke to a dealer who informed me that he has never had one come in with this conditions and he sells many. The new systems have been revised. The dealer did state that if it cracks, they photo it, then send it to the company to get the OK (or not) to proceed to replace it, which is quite expensive. Just something to keep in mind if this happened to you, and it's  worth a shot. Also, there is no time period to have it replaced. I ended up buying the 2019 model with 200 miles on it. I contacted the dealer to look up the history on it and it has never had any issues. 

 

[kenfain]

It doesn't sound like they're too concerned about this issue. So I wouldn't expect much. You might need an alternate plan. Possibly repair the existing manifold?

Edited to add that, it seems that it's become a non issue. Good luck!

Edited September 19, 2020 by kenfain

[Verno]

Wish o had known. It cost me $900 to upgrade my 2017

  

[kenfain]

9 hours ago, Verno said:

Wish o had known. It cost me $900 to upgrade my 2017

  

Ouch! You could've probably ported the exhaust, and had a custom header made for that much lol.

Edited September 19, 2020 by kenfain
Correcting spell check

[jonny L]

1 hour ago, kenfain said:

Ouch! You could've probably ported the exhaust, and had a customer header made for that much lol.

How many miles on it before this happened? I know, CC should have contacted every owner. I would contact them anyway in regards to their recall and failure to contact you. Worth a try? Does anyone know if CC upgraded the manifold/muffler system in 2019 or 2020?

 

[Verno]

700 miles, bought used.  The short setup on the 2017 left with no flex pipe was doomed for problems.   The upgrade was done to 2019 models.  I welded mine twice before installing the upgrade.  Even at the cost and my labor it was worth it.

[jonny L]

You had no choice but to fix the issue, but I would still call the company. Although they failed to notify all owners, of the recall, they will remain silent unless you call them on it.