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Hustler tractor & mower recalls

6 CPSC recalls name Hustler equipment, 2 of them engine recalls.

Engine recalls: recalls marked "Engine recall" were filed by the engine maker (for example Kawasaki or Briggs & Stratton) for engines used in this brand's equipment. The equipment brand did not file them.

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Engine recall, filed by Kawasaki Motors USA Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota Brand Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards CPSC #24256 · 2024-06-06 · About 68,500 (In addition, 900 in Canada) units

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

Excel Industries Recalls Zero-Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) CPSC #19748 · 2019-05-30 · About 5,400 units

What's recalled: This recall involves zero-turn mowers sold under the Hustler® FasTrak®, Hustler® FasTrak® SDX, BigDog® Stout, and BigDog® Stout MP brand names. Hustler mowers are yellow, and BigDog mowers are red. The brand names are on a decal located in the front below the seat. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the right side of the mower behind the seat. The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 18058001 and 19028225. Model Name Model Number BigDog Stout 937615, 937623, 937631, 937649EX, 937656EX, 937664EX BigDog Stout MP 937680, 937698, 937706 Hustler FasTrak 938704, 938712, 938720, 938738, 938746, 938753, 938761, 938704CE, 938704EX, 938712CE, 938712EX, 938720EX, 938738CE Hustler FasTrak SDX 938779, 938787, 938795, 938779CE, 938779EX, 938787CE, 938787EX, 938795CE, 938795EX, 938845CE

Hazard: A wire tie underneath the seat could damage the fuel line, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a BigDog or Hustler authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Excel is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Official CPSC notice

Excel Industries Recalls BigDog and Hustler Mowers due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) CPSC #14726 · 2014-03-27 · About 3,700 units

What's recalled: This recall involves the BigDog and Hustler brand riding mowers. The BigDog mower is red with a grey seat and a black roll bar. The words BigDog Diablo are printed below the front of the seat and on the sides of the mower. The Hustler mowers are yellow with grey seats. The Hustler mowers have "Hustler" on the front of the footrest and say FastTrak, FastTrakSD or RaptorSD in red on the yellow bar below the front of the seat. The FastTrak and FastTrakSD mowers have a black roll bar. All mowers have right and left steering handles. The recalled mowers have serial numbers between 13082168 and 14012774 for the BigDog R Diablo, between 13081106 and 14013675 for FastTrak, between 13081129 and 14013689 for FasTrakSD and between 13081376 and 14013882 for Hustler RaptorSD. The serial number appears on a tag located on the left side of the seat platform in front of the fender.

Hazard: The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mower immediately and contact your dealer to schedule an appointment to receive a free seat repair.

Official CPSC notice

Engine recall, filed by Kawasaki Motors Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard CPSC #13040 · 2012-11-15 · About 210,000 units

What's recalled: This recall includes Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers made and sold under the following brand names: Ariens, Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog, Bob-Cat, Bush Hog, Country Clipper, Cub Cadet, Dixie Chopper, Dixon, DR Power Equipment, Encore, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Husqvarna, Land Pride, SCAG, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, Tiger Corp, Toro, Worldlawn and Woods. engines may have also have been bought separately and used in other lawn mowers. Recalled engines are 13 to 36 horsepower, air-cooled, v-twin engines. "Kawasaki" and the model number are printed on the top of all of the engines. In addition, the spec and serial numbers are printed on a label on one side of the engine. The following model, spec and serial numbers are included: Brand(s) Model Specification Serial Number Range Ariens/Gravely FR691V FR691V FR730V FR730V FS481V FS600V FS691V FX481V FX481V FX600V FX691V FX730V FX730V FX751V FX850V FX921V AS19 CS09 AS15 CS07 BS22 BS18 CS08 DS04 DS04 DS08 DS04 DS04 DS04 DS05 DS07 AS09 FR691VB01958 - FR691VB51951 FR691VB01958 - FR691VB51951 FR730VA19372 - FR730VA61003 FS730VA18873 - FS730VA36464 FS481VA30837 - FS481VA73952 FS600

Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.

Official CPSC notice

Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard CPSC #13704 · 2012-11-01 · About 18,000 units

What's recalled: The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall: BrandModel NameTypeSerial Numbers Hustler 1500 Riding Greens Riding 10062845 through 11081604 FasTrak Zero Turn riding 10121082 through 11120946 FasTrak Super Duty Zero Turn riding 10091717 through 12054999 Sport Zero Turn riding 10120377 through 12054999 Super Z Zero Turn riding 10109017 through 12054999 TrimStar Walk-behind 11033546 through 12054999 X-ONE Zero Turn riding 10090765 through 12022041 BigDog A Series Zero Turn riding 11100596 through 12054999 C Series Zero Turn riding 11031908 through 12054999 R Diablo Zero Turn riding 12020696 through 12054999 R PowerBar Zero Turn riding 12020892 through 12054999 R Series Zero Turn riding 11021137 through 12054999 T Series Walk-behind 11050815 through 12054999 X Series Zero Turn riding 11039001 through 12054999 X D

Hazard: The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.

Official CPSC notice

CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers CPSC #02220 · 2002-08-06 · About 1,500 units

What's recalled: This recall involves Hustler "FasTrak" riding mowers with 44- and 52-inch decks. The riding mowers are yellow and black with the "FasTrak" logo printed on both sides. The model and serial number of the mower can be found on an identification plate, on the left side of the frame in front of the fuel tank, below the operator's platform. This recall also includes products which are produced by Excel for Land Pride, Division of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., of Salina, KS. Land Pride's product is the "Accu-Z Razor." The riding mowers are beige and black, with the "Razor Z" logo printed on the rear of the unit, and Accu-Z logo printed on both sides. Excel Model Number Excel Serial Number 926501 P01107001 to P01107003 and 01127001 to 02057338 926519 01127008 to 02057218 926527 02027112 926592 01117001 to 02057263 926600 02027111 to 02057243 926774 02047277 to 02057128 Land Pride Model Number Land Pride Serial Number ZR44 & ZR52 337068 - 356620

Hazard: Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their local Hustler dealer to determine if their mower is included in the recall. The dealer will reroute the fuel line and replace it if necessary.

Official CPSC notice

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