Recall #23-163 · Published March 23, 2023

Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines from Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn on March 23, 2023. CPSC identifies this hazard: The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses burn and fire hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine
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Affected model numbers

700Z800Z2200ZFT730V-EFI
Additional identifying details

The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.

Why it was recalled

The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses burn and fire hazards.

Incidents and injuries

Kawasaki has received four reports of incidents involving the high-pressure fuel lines leaking including one fire. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo.
Recall number
23-163
Units
About 33,100
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Kawasaki, Ferris, and SCAG dealers nationwide from November 2017 through September 2022 for between $8,000 and 13,000 for mowers with Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engines.

Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines

Recall contact information

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information.

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