CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers D...
Published: March 23, 2023Recall ID: 23163Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Engines-Sold-on-Ferris-and-SCAG-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kawasaki-FT730V-EFI-Engine.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kawasaki-label.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Engine model and serial number identification label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ferris-IS-700Z-ZTR.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Ferris IS 700Z ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ferris-ISX-800-ZTR.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Ferris ISX 800 ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ferris-ISX-2200-ZTR.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Ferris ISX 2200 ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SCAG-Tiger-Cat-II.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | SCAG Tiger Cat II with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SCAG-V-Ride-II.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | SCAG V Ride II with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine |
| Hazards › Name | 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 › Name | Kawasaki has received four reports of incidents involving the high-pressure fuel lines leaking including one fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,100 |
| Recall I D | 9573 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2023-03-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 23163 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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 www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-03-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmKawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo.