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Recalled Kawasaki FT730V-EFI General Purpose Engine -
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
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.
About 33,100
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.
Recall Details
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 |
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.
Kawasaki has received four reports of incidents involving the high-pressure fuel lines leaking including one fire. No injuries have been reported.
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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 blade carrier spindle bolt can become loose, causing the blade assembly to detach while the mower is in operation, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
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.
The recalled snow thrower impeller and auger assembly can continue rotating even after the operator control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard if a user makes contact with the rotating parts inside the housing enclosure at the front of the machine.
The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The voltage regulator in the mower’s engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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