The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
09727
Date
2009-03-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.