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Kubota Recalls Mowers and Compact Tractors Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • BX model compact tractor
  • GR model mower
  • ZD model mower
  • ZG model mower
  • The coolant reservoir is white with a yellow cap.
  • Replacement coolant cap
Name of Product:
Kubota zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers
Hazard:

Hot coolant can spray out onto consumers from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
November 07, 2018
Units:
About 121,100
Consumer Contact

Kubota Tractor Corp. toll-free at 888-458-2682 (888-4KUBOTA) from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.kubotausa.com and click on Service & Support then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota with model numbers BX, GR, ZD and ZG, diesel and gasoline-powered zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers. The model number is printed on the side of the unit. Kubota is printed on the side of the mowers and tractors. The data plate has the serial number and is also located on the side of the unit. Recalled units are orange and black.

 

           

Model

Serial Number Range

Production Date

BX1870-1

BEGIN

END

20323

26954

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

BX1880

BEGIN

END

10002

14813

 

BX23S

BEGIN

END

10007

25677

 

BX25D

BEGIN

END

17263

17269

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

BX25-1

BEGIN

END

20002

52688

 

BX2370-1

BEGIN

END

20740

52083

 

BX2380

BEGIN

END

10008

25675

 

BX2670

BEGIN

END

13836

13839

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

BX2670-1

BEGIN

END

20370

50557

 

BX2680

BEGIN

END

10004

16435

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

GR2120

BEGIN

END

16256

37133

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

ZD1011

BEGIN

END

10004

13271

 

ZD1021-60

BEGIN

END

10004

12809

 

ZD1211-60

BEGIN

END

10002

28405

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

ZD1211R-60R

BEGIN

END

10002

20642

 

ZD1211L-72

BEGIN

END

10002

24621

 

ZD1211RL-72R

BEGIN

END

10002

20457

 

ZD221

BEGIN

END

33698

35861

 

ZD323-60

BEGIN

END

35702

37252

 

ZD326HL-72

BEGIN

END

10005

12054

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

ZD326P-60

BEGIN

END

39440

44820

 

ZD326RP-60R

BEGIN

END

12065

12786

 

ZD326S-60

BEGIN

END

35207

37450

 

ZD331RP-60R

BEGIN

END

11015

11131

 

ZG332LP

BEGIN

END

10672

10737

7/7/2014

8/17/2018

ZG332P-60

BEGIN

END

10688

10694

 

 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and compact tractors and contact Kubota to receive a free replacement coolant reservoir tank cap. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.

Sold At:
Kubota dealers nationwide from July 2014 through September 2018 for between $5,000 and $35,000.
Manufacturer(s):
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Distributor(s):
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas
Manufactured In:
USA
Recall number:
19-713
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