Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 20703 · Oct 8, 2019 · Kawasaki Motors USA
950
units affected
950
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20703
- Date
- Oct 8, 2019
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors USA
- Units affected
- 950
- Product
- Lawn mower engines
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model number IS ® 2100Z ZTR and the Cub Cadet Pro Z 760 LKW EFI . The recalled engines are model year 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki FX850V-EFI series, including models FX850V-AS44 with serial number range FX850VB19736-FX850VB44147 and FX850V-AS47 with serial number range FX850VB20733-FX850VB40776. "Kawasaki FX850V EFI" is printed on the engine fan housing. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.
What can happen
The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from June 2017 through August 2019 for about $2,800 for the engines sold separately, and for between $10,000 and $12,000 for mowers with the engines.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn mower engines?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.
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.