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Kawasaki Motors initiates recall of lawn equipment engines due to fire risks

Kawasaki Issues Recall of 68,500 Engines in Lawn Equipment: Fire Risks Prompt Action; Affected Models Include Bad Boy Mowers, John Deere, and Others.

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Kawasaki Motors Issues Recall of Lawn Equipment Engines Due to Fire Safety Concerns
Kawasaki Motors Issues Recall of Lawn Equipment Engines Due to Fire Safety Concerns

Kawasaki Motors initiates recall of lawn equipment engines due to fire risks

Kawasaki Motors USA has announced a recall of approximately 68,500 engines used in lawn and garden equipment. The recall involves engines from brands like Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota, and includes models from 2021 to 2023.

The affected products were sold by Kawasaki and various dealers nationwide from April 2021 through December 2023. The engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Kawasaki has received eight reports of fires caused by the engines, though no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves various models, including the Bad Boy Rebel and Rogue, BigDog Stout MP, Bobcat ZT6000 and ZT7000, Cub Cadet ZTX-6, Hustler FasTrak SDX, John Deere Z760R and Gator utility vehicles, and Kubota Z726XKW. An additional 900 units in Canada are also affected by the recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled equipment and contact Kawasaki or the respective mower manufacturer for a free repair. Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA can be contacted at 866-836-4463 or visited online for more information.

For Bad Boy Mowers owners, a specific link has been provided to confirm if their mower is affected. John Deere owners should contact Deere & Company directly. Other companies that directly addressed customers in the Kawasaki engine recall besides Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota were not explicitly mentioned in the search results, nor were specific Kawasaki engine models affected beyond those cited.

The engine model and serial numbers can be found on the engine fan housing, with a full list available on Kawasaki's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html. The price range for the affected products is between $4,000 and $15,500.

It is crucial for consumers to adhere to the recall and seek repairs as soon as possible to ensure their safety and prevent any potential hazards.

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