CPSC recall 26-103, announced November 20, 2025, covers Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD riding lawn mowers (about 650 units). The riding mower's steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly, which can result in an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 15 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer's location. Recall contact: call 855-307-0933, go to www.joinspartannation.com, or email service@spartanmowers.com.
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
The model number and serial number are located on a metal serial plate affixed to the frame of the mower immediately in front of, and at the feet of, the seated operator.
Which products are included?
This recall involves certain Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn ("ZRT") riding lawn mowers (model numbers RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172994VO and RSSXD172999KE) within a limited serial range. The mower is gray, black and orange, and has "Spartan" printed on the front of it. The model number and serial number are located on a metal serial plate affixed to the frame of the mower immediately in front of, and at the feet of, the seated operator.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The riding mower's steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly, which can result in an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly while in use, including one report of a minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer's location. To verify whether your Spartan mower is affected by the recall, you will need your Spartan mower's model and serial number. To confirm whether your mower is within the affected serial range, visit https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/. To find a Spartan authorized service dealer near you, visit Spartan's website at: https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Intimidator LLC d/b/a/Spartan Mowers and UTVs, Batesville, Arkansas
- Manufacturer
- Intimidator LLC d/b/a/Spartan Mowers and UTVs, Batesville, Arkansas
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles, Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 26-103
- Units
- About 650
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Spartan dealers nationwide from February 2025 through October 2025 for about $16,400 to $19,700.
Recall contact information
Spartan Mowers toll-free at 855-307-0933 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@spartanmowers.com, online at http://www.joinspartannation.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page, or online at https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/spartan-srt-xd-and-kgz-xd-damper-recall for more information.
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