Bobcat tractor & mower recalls

What's recalled: This recall involves Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments. The mower decks are all black and labeled with "AirFX" and either "72" or "61" depending on the mower deck model. The following model numbers, located on the rear of the attachment on the right-side frame rail, are included in this recall. Model Number Description 7526575 72" AirFX 7526579 61" AirFX 7449223 61" AirFx Finish Mower 7447341 72" AirFx Finish Mower

Hazard: The recalled mower decks cannot be secured in the upright or tilted position by the locking pins during maintenance or service, posing a crush hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect and determine whether locking pins can be inserted while the deck is in the upright or tilted position during maintenance or service. Contact Doosan Bobcat North America or a Bobcat dealer to obtain a free repair, which will be available in the near future. Until then, if the locking pins cannot be inserted, obtain two straps, each rated for 1,500 lbs., and wrap a strap around each front tractor axle, securing each strap to the mower deck when performing serv

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What's recalled: This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in lawn and garden equipment sold under the Bad Boy Mowers brand name with mower models Rebel BRB54FX850, Rebel BRB6135KA, Rebel BRB61FX850, Rebel BRB7235KA, Revolt BRV54FX850, Revolt BRV61FX850, Rogue BRG5435KA, Rogue BRG6135KA, Rogue BRG61RD35KA, and Rogue BRG72RD35KA; under the BigDog brand name with mower model Stout MP; under the Bobcat brand name with mower models ZT6000, ZT6100, and ZT7000; under the Cub Cadet brand name with mower model ZTX-6; under the Hustler brand name with mower model FasTrak SDX; under the John Deere brand name with mower model Z760R, utility vehicle models Gator TX 4x2 and Gator TS 4x2, and some service engines for model year 2016-2020 lawn tractor models X350R, X350, X354, and X370; and under the Kubota brand name with mower model Z726XKW. The recalled engines are model year 2021-2023 FJ400D, FS600V, FS651V, FX691V, FX730V, FX801V, FX850V and FXT00V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Recalled Kawasaki Engines Engine Model Number Specification Number FJ400D ES04 FS04 FS600V DS20 DS21 FS6

Hazard: The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using lawn and garden equipment with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Hustler, BigDog or Kubota, depending on the product owned, or an authorized dealer, to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki and the mower manufacturers are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: This recall involves Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers. The Bobcat stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are black and white with the Bobcat name and logo on an orange background. They also have orange wheel wells. The Kubota stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are orange and black with the Kubota name in white and orange wheel wells. The following model and serial numbers, located on the right side of the frame just above the operator platform, are included in this recall. The recalled engines are model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Bobcat: MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ZS4036 999400100961 thru 999400100973 999400100975 thru 999400101046 999400101049 thru 999400101053 999400101055 ZS4036 SJAU 9994001AU80157 thru 9994001AU80165 9994001AU80168 thru 9994001AU80169 ZS4048 999400201096 thru 999400201170 ZS4048 SFAU 9994002AU00141 thru 9994002AU00145 ZS4052 999400301247 thru 999400301380 999400301382 thru 999400301385 999400301387 thru 999400301397 ZS4052 SKAU 9994003AU00125 ZS4061 999400400750 thru 999400400822 99940

Hazard: The dampers installed on the steering system of the mower can prevent the control levers from returning to the neutral position and the Operator Presence switch will not activate and stop the engine and blades, posing crash and laceration hazards to the operator or bystanders.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and contact Doosan Bobcat North America or Kubota Tractor Corp for a free inspection and repair. The firms are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Official CPSC notice