Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 13734 · May 21, 2013 · Kubota
8,600
units affected
8,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13734
- Date
- May 21, 2013
- Company
- Kubota
- Units affected
- 8,600
- Product
- Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves orange-colored Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model ZG124E with serial numbers between 10002 and 12179, Model ZG123S with serial numbers between 10002 and 12505, Model ZG127E with serial numbers between 10002 and 11574 and Model ZG127S with serial numbers between 10003 and 12959. Kubota is printed on the front of the mower and on the side. The model and serial numbers are printed on the data plate on the left part of the frame near the operator's foot area.
What can happen
The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 56 reports of mowers' fuel tanks leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from December 2012 through April 2013 for between $5,000 and $6,300.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kubota zg100 series zero turn riding mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel 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.