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Fire / OverheatingMarch 11, 2003CPSC #03528

CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines

Product
Engines
Units affected
45
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recalled engines are 27-horsepower, liquid-cooled, overhead-valve (OHV), V-twin models with electric start and horizontal output shafts. The engine model and serial numbers are on a label at the top of the engines and next to the radiator cap: Engine Model Application Specification Engine Serial No. FD750D AS02 000001 through 020851

Hazard

Vibration during operation can result in abrasion wear to the fuel tube, leading to a fuel leak. If the fuel leak comes in contact with a spark or flame, it can cause a fire and burn hazard.

Injuries

Kawasaki has received one report of fuel leakage, which resulted in a fire and burn injury to the operator.

Photos

Recalled Kawasaki OHV engine, Model FD750D, used in Ventrac compact articulated tractorsVentrac compact articulated tractor with recalled Kawasaki OHV engine
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