Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines
Recall 03528 · Mar 11, 2003 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
45
units affected
45
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03528
- Date
- Mar 11, 2003
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 45
- Product
- Kawasaki OHV engine, Model FD750D, used in Ventrac compact articulated tractors
- Product type
- Engines
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled engines are 27-horsepower, liquid-cooled, overhead-valve (OHV), V-twin models with electric start and horizontal output shafts. The engine model and serial numbers are on a label at the top of the engines and next to the radiator cap: Engine Model Application Specification Engine Serial No. FD750D AS02 000001 through 020851
What can happen
Vibration during operation can result in abrasion wear to the fuel tube, leading to a fuel leak. If the fuel leak comes in contact with a spark or flame, it can cause a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the Kawasaki engine-equipped compact tractors immediately and contact the authorized dealer from whom the tractor was purchased for a free repair. The repair will consist of installing a new fuel tube with a protective cover, and a new clamp to hold the fuel tube in place. Consumers also can call a local authorized Kawasaki engine dealer to schedule the free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received one report of fuel leakage, which resulted in a fire and burn injury to the operator.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki ohv engine, model fd750d, used in ventrac compact articulated tractors?
Consumers should stop using the Kawasaki engine-equipped compact tractors immediately and contact the authorized dealer from whom the tractor was purchased for a free repair. The repair will consist of installing a new fuel tube with a protective cover, and a new clamp to hold the fuel tube in place. Consumers also.
What is the hazard?
Vibration during operation can result in abrasion wear to the fuel tube, leading to a fuel leak. If the fuel leak comes in contact with a spark or flame, it can cause a fire and burn 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.