Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-10-30 · 20705
Hazards
The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards.
Recall
Number
20705
Date
2019-10-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lawn Mower Engines
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.
Retailer(s)
Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2017 through September 2019 for about $8,000 for mowers with the engines.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model numbers IS® 700Z ZTR and ISX™ 800Z ZTR. The recalled engines are model year 2018 and 2019 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series, including models FT730V-AS41 with serial number range FT730VA00107-FT730VA00593 and FT730V-BS41 with serial number range FT730VA02330-FT730VA05073. "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.