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Fire / OverheatingMarch 23, 2023CPSC #23163

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
33,100
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower models IS 700Z ZTR, ISX 800Z ZTR and ISX 2200Z ZTR and under the SCAG brand name with mower models Tiger Cat II and V- Ride II. The recalled engines are model year 2018 through 2022 Kawasaki FT730V-EFI series. "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the engine air filter cover. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall: Recalled Engine Table - EFI Engines Only Model Number Specification Number Engine Serial Number Range FT730V AS41, BS41, CS41, DS41, AS42, BS42, CS42, DS42 FT730VA00107 - FT730VA66205

Hazard

The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses burn and fire hazards.

Injuries

Kawasaki has received four reports of incidents involving the high-pressure fuel lines leaking including one fire. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Kawasaki, Ferris, and SCAG dealers nationwide from November 2017 through September 2022 for between $8,000 and 13,000 for mowers with Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engines.

Photos

Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose EngineEngine model and serial number identification labelFerris IS 700Z ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engineFerris ISX 800 ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine
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