Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15708 · Nov 20, 2014 · Bob-Cat
4,900
units affected
4,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15708
- Date
- Nov 20, 2014
- Company
- Bob-Cat
- Units affected
- 4,900
- Product
- Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mower
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The CRZ and XRZ model riding mowers have a chassis with an adjustable10-gauge green steel mower deck. The frame, fuel tank, engine compartment and side discharge chute are made of black metal and plastic components. It has four black wheels, two user-operated lever-arm controls and a gray adjustable high-back seat. The mowers range in size from 76 inches to 79 inches long and 45 inches high. The words "Bob Cat" appear in red lettering on the front of the mower and on top of the mower deck, and in a red and white designed logo on the sides of the mower. The words "TufDeck" and "Professional Cut" appear in white lettering on the front face of the mower deck. The recall mowers are: CRZ 48-inch model number 942699 serial numbers 94260000070-94260001236 CZR 52-inch model number 942601 serial numbers 94260100070-94260101722 CZR 61-inch model number 942602 serial numbers 94260200070-94260200545 XRZ 48-inch model number 942610 serial numbers 94261000070-94261000390 XRZ 52-inch model number 942611 serial numbers 94261100070-94261100709 XRZ 61-inch model number 942612 serial numbers 94261200070-94261200342 The plate containing the serial and model number is located under the seat on the frame cross-member.
What can happen
The steering control arm component can break under normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash.
The fix
Mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. Consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Twenty-two incidents reported control arm failure, including failure during use and initial set-up. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Bob-Cat dealerships nationwide from January 2013 to April 2014 for $4,500 to $5,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bob-cat zero turn riding mower?
Mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. Consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.
What is the hazard?
The steering control arm component can break under normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.