Safety regulator, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall 03548 · Jul 15, 2003 · Toro Company
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03548
- Date
- Jul 15, 2003
- Company
- Toro Company
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Model Serial Range Description 74301 230000001-230003210 14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74325 230000001-230000500 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74330 230000001-230003070 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74350 230000001-230001145 17 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.
What can happen
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One consumer reported loss of control, resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.
- Sold at
- Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide, from January 2003 to April 2003, for between $2700 and $3300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled timecutter z riding lawn mower?
Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
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.