CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines
Published: March 11, 2003Recall ID: 03528Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Kawasaki OHV engine, Model FD750D, used in Ventrac compact articulated tractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Small-Engines |
| Title | CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kawasaki-tractor-engine.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki OHV engine, Model FD750D, used in Ventrac compact articulated tractors |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ventrac-tractor.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Ventrac compact articulated tractor with recalled Kawasaki OHV engine |
| Hazards › Name | 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 › Name | Kawasaki has received one report of fuel leakage, which resulted in a fire and burn injury to the operator. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki OHV engine, Model FD750D, used in Ventrac compact articulated tractors |
| Products › Type | Engines |
| Products › Category I D | 1929 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 45 |
| Recall I D | 2481 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the Kawasaki engine-equipped compact tractors immediately and contact the authorized dealer from whom the tractor was purchased for a free repair. The repair will consist of installing a new fuel tube with a protective cover, and a new clamp to hold the fuel tube in place. Consumers also can call a local authorized Kawasaki engine dealer to schedule the free repair. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 03528 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact a Ventrac authorized dealer, or contact Kawasaki, toll free, at (866) 902-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. To locate an authorized Kawasaki dealer using the Internet, log on to the company's website at www.kawpower.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-09T00:00:00 |