John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)
Recall 16717 · Dec 22, 2015 · John Deere
150
units affected
150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16717
- Date
- Dec 22, 2015
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 150
- Product
- John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.
What can happen
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for between $4,800 and $6,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere zero-turn lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
What is the hazard?
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire 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.