Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19730 · Mar 20, 2019 · Kubota
3,850
units affected
3,850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19730
- Date
- Mar 20, 2019
- Company
- Kubota
- Units affected
- 3,850
- Product
- Kubota Zero Turn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The model is printed on the side of the mowers. The data plate is located on the lower frame of the unit and contains the serial number and model number. Recalled units are orange and black. Model: Serial Number Range: Z122EBR-48 BEGIN END 21408 22007 Z121SKH-48 BEGIN END 31302 32882 Z125EBR-54 BEGIN END 16242 16547 Z125SKH-54 BEGIN END 29458 31138
What can happen
The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Zero Turn Mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2018 to January 2019 for between about $5,000 and $6,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kubota zero turn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Zero Turn Mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, 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.