John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 2, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall number

25083

Brand / firm

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri

Sold / distributed

Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.

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.

What was recalled

This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. Model 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

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.