Kawasaki Motors USA is recalling about 39,000 John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki engines because the voltage regulator in the engine can fail and cause overheating. This failure can happen during use or while the product is being stored, which has led to five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported so far. The recalled mowers were sold at authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024. Consumers should immediately stop using these mowers and contact a dealer for a free repair.
The mower's engine voltage regulator can malfunction, causing the engine to overheat. This poses a significant fire and burn hazard. There have been 31 total reports of fire, melting, or smoking related to this defect.
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.
Units affected include those sold for between $8,000 and $11,500.
Recalled John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mower
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response