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Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

  • Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine
  • Engine Model and Serial Number Identification Label
Name of Product:
Lawn Mower Engines
Hazard:

The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 30, 2019
Units:
About 1,100
Consumer Contact

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS® 700Z ZTR and ISX™ 800Z ZTR. The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073. “Kawasaki FT730V EFI” is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.

Remedy:

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/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2017 through September 2019 for about $8,000 for mowers with the engines.
Manufacturer(s):
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
20-705
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