Kawasaki Motors USA has recalled nearly 40,000 of their John Deere mowers with Kawasaki engines due to fire and burn hazard. According to a notice on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, about 39,000 John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines (in addition, about 2,500 in Canada) have been recalled because the voltage regulator inside the mower’s engine can fail while in use or while the product is being stored. This can cause the engine to overheat which poses a fire and burn hazard.
The recalled mowers were sold at authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.
According to CPSC, this recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. The recalled mowers are green and yellow and have the model number and “John Deere” printed on the front of the mower below the seat. The serial number is located on the right side of the machine near the rear tire. It also noted that Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Kawasaki Motors USA has recalled nearly 40,000 of their John Deere mowers with Kawasaki engines due to fire and burn hazard. The serial numbers of the recalled products are shown here. Source: Kawasaki Engines USA
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair, according to CPSC, which added that Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly. Persons with questions can call Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 or visit their website. Consumers can also contact Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 or visit their website for more information.
