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Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mower
Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recalls and Notifications" for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com.
Recall Details
This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires or on the frame rail below the seat.
| Model | Serial Number Range |
| 1695058 | 2016939034 - 2017048430 |
| 1696445 | 2016943253 - 2017107153 |
| 1696446 | 2016933459 - 2017114841 |
| 1696459 | 2017100601 - 2017100603 |
| 2691175 | 2016825203 - 2017125081 |
| 2691176 | 2016869892 - 2017114891 |
| 2691179 | 2016893089 - 2017100633 |
| 2691224 | 2016905124 - 2017114535 |
| 2691280 | 2016969131 - 2017104015 |
| 5901269 | 2016868431 - 2016869752 |
Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
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Related Recalls
The clutch cable can break on the recalled MX5400DTC utility tractors, resulting in reduced braking power, posing a crash hazard.
The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard.
Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
The transmission can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator.
Fuel lines can break or leak, posing a fire hazard.
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