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Affected model numbers
BRB54FX850BRB6135KABRB61FX850BRB7235KABRV54FX850BRV61FX850BRG5435KABRG6135KABRG61RD35KABRG72RD35KAZT6000ZT6100ZT7000ZTX-6Z760RX350RX350X354X370Z726XKWFJ400DFS600VFS651VFX691VFX730VFX801VFX850VFXT00VES04FS04DS20DS21HS05JS05FS691VFS18GS18FS17GS17CS25DS25GS13HS13KS08LS08MS08ES24FS13FS15FS24GS15GS24AS25BS25BS31The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall.
Why it was recalled
The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received eight reports of fires with the recalled engines. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using lawn and garden equipment with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Hustler, BigDog or Kubota, depending on the product owned, or an authorized dealer, to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki and the mower manufacturers are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri
- Recall number
- 24-256
- Units
- About 68,500 (In addition, 900 in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Kawasaki, Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2021 through December 2023 for between $4,000 and $15,500.
Kawasaki Engines used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment
Recall contact information
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information. Bad Boy Mowers owners should go to https://badboycountry.com/kawasaki-recall to confirm if your mower is affected by this recall. John Deere owners should contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Product Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" or https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information. BigDog, Cub Cadet, and Hustler owners should contact the toll-free recall hotline at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/product-recalls.html; www.hustlerturf.com/product-recall; www.bigdogmowerco.com/product-recall. Kubota owners should contact Kubota toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or https://www.kubotausa.com/ and click on "Parts & Service" at the top of the page and locate the "Safety & Recall Notices" section for more information.
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