Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines

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.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at KawasakiEnginesUSA.com/product-recall.html or KawasakiEnginesUSA.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 33,100

Description: This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower models IS 7002 2TR, ISX 8002 2TR and ISX 22002 2TR and under the SCAG brand name with mower models Tiger Cat 11 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:

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

Sold at: 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.

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A, of Maryville, Mo.

Photos

Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine

Engine model and serial number identification label

Ferris IS 700Z ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine