Recalls / 2023-03-23

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

23163 · Recalled 2023-03-23 · CPSC page

Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Lawn Mower Engines		About 33,100

Parties

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA
Made in: United States
Sold at: Kawasaki, Ferris, SCAG dealers nationwide, 000, 000 for mowers with Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engines.

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.

More images

Engine model and serial number identification label

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

Ferris ISX 800 ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine

Ferris ISX 2200 ZTR with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine

SCAG Tiger Cat II with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine

SCAG V Ride II with recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine

Source: CPSC recall 23163. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.