Recall #13-734 · Published May 21, 2013
Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Kubota ZG100 Series Zero Turn riding mowers from Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp. on May 21, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
Why it was recalled
The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Kubota for a free repair. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
- Recall published
- May 21, 2013
- Units
- About 8,600
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from December 2012 through April 2013 for between $5,000 and $6,300.