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Affected model numbers
Z720EZ730MZ740RZ760RModel 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
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.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri
- Recall number
- 25-083
- Units
- About 39,000 (In addition, about 2,600 in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.
- Distributor
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois
John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
Recall contact information
Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Recalls" on the drop-down menu under "Parts & Service" located at the top of the webpage or click on https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information. Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information.
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