Reported Jan 2, 2025
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer) of Maryville, Missouri
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Recalls" on the drop-down menu under "Parts & Service" located at the top of the webpage or click on https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information. 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 www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
- Amount recalled
- About 39,000 (In addition, about 2,600 in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Want the full recall guide?
The guide adds the identifying codes laid out for scanning, symptoms to watch for, a timeline, and news coverage of this recall.
Free recall alerts
Get alerted about new Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A.… recalls
One email when a matching recall is published. No account, no cost, unsubscribe in one click.
We email you about recalls and nothing else. Every send has a one-click unsubscribe, and you can change your preferences any time without an account.