Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 11730 · Mar 29, 2011 · Exmark
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11730
- Date
- Mar 29, 2011
- Company
- Exmark
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes - 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall: Model Serial Number Range PNS20KA443 928367 to 947833 PNS22KA483 928417 to 949985 PNS24KA523 928492 to 950315 The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.
What can happen
Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.
- Sold at
- Exmark dealers nationwide from February 11, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6,881 to $7,658.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled exmark pioneer s-series riding mowers?
Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
What is the hazard?
Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.
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.