Kawasaki Motors USA has issued a recall for about 68,500 lawn and garden equipment engines, typically used in products from brands like Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota. The engines can overheat, leading to potential fire and burn hazards. This recall also affects an additional 900 units in Canada.
The recalled models, produced between 2021 and 2023, include the FJ400D, FS600V, FS651V, FX691V, FX730V, FX801V, FX850V, and FXT00V. You can find the engine model and serial numbers on the engine fan housing, with more details available on Kawasaki’s website.
If you own any of the recalled equipment, you should stop using it immediately and reach out to Kawasaki or the respective mower manufacturer to arrange for a free repair. Both Kawasaki and the mower manufacturers are contacting known buyers directly. The recall affects various mower models like the Bad Boy Rebel and Rogue, BigDog Stout MP, Bobcat ZT6000 and ZT7000, Cub Cadet ZTX-6, Hustler FasTrak SDX, John Deere Z760R and Gator utility vehicles, and Kubota Z726XKW.
This recall follows eight reports of engine fires, although no injuries have been reported. The affected engines were sold by Kawasaki and various dealers across the country from April 2021 to December 2023, with prices ranging from $4,000 to $15,500.
For more information, you can contact Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA at 866-836-4463 or visit their website. If you own a mower from a specific brand, check their contact information. For example, Bad Boy Mowers owners should visit the provided link to verify if their mower is affected, while John Deere owners should get in touch with Deere & Company directly. A comprehensive list of affected serial numbers is available at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html.
