Model number check

Z740R

Is Z740R recalled? Yes. Model number Z740R is listed in CPSC recall 25-083: John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines, announced January 2, 2025. Hazard: fire and burn. Remedy: repair.

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Recall 25-083, published January 2, 2025

John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

Z740R
Additional identifying details

Model Start Serial Number End Serial Number Z720E 1TC720E****010001 1TC720E****080657 Z730M 1TC730M****010001 1TC730M****080574 Z740R 1TC740R****010001 1TC740R****080462 Z760R 1TC760R****080001 1TC760R****080339

Which products are included?

This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. Model Start Serial Number End Serial Number Z720E 1TC720E****010001 1TC720E****080657 Z730M 1TC730M****010001 1TC730M****080574 Z740R 1TC740R****010001 1TC740R****080462 Z760R 1TC760R****080001 1TC760R****080339

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Brand
John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn
Recall published
January 2, 2025
Category
Power Tools
Units
About 39,000 (In addition, about 2,600 in Canada)
Sold at / sales period
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.

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