Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD riding lawn mowers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 30, 2026

Recall Summary
On November 20, 2025, Spartan Mowers and UTVs, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of certain Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn (ZRT) riding lawn mowers. The recall was initiated due to a crash hazard associated with the steering arm dampers. The manufacturer is Intimidator LLC, doing business as Spartan Mowers and UTVs, located in Batesville, Arkansas. The mowers were manufactured in the United States. The firm received 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly while in use, including one report of a minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

Affected Products
The recall involves approximately 650 units of Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD riding lawn mowers with model numbers RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172994VO, and RSSXD172999KE within a limited serial range. The mowers are gray, black, and orange, with “Spartan” printed on the front. The model number and serial number are located on a metal serial plate affixed to the frame immediately in front of, and at the feet of, the seated operator. The mowers were sold at Spartan dealers nationwide from February 2025 through October 2025 for approximately $16,400 to $19,700.

Hazard Information
The recalled riding mowers have steering arm dampers that can be installed incorrectly. This defect can result in an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, posing a crash hazard. As of the recall date, Spartan Mowers has received 15 reports of the mowers bouncing unexpectedly during use. One report involved a minor injury consisting of scrapes and bruises. No other injuries or incidents have been reported beyond those 15. The hazard is directly linked to improper installation of the steering arm dampers and not to any other component of the mower.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer’s location. To verify whether a specific mower is affected by the recall, consumers need the mower’s model and serial number. To confirm whether a mower is within the affected serial range, consumers should visit https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/. To locate an authorized Spartan service dealer nearby, consumers can visit Spartan’s website at: https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator. Consumers should not attempt to inspect or repair the dampers themselves, as the repair must be performed by an authorized dealer.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers conducted by an authorized Spartan dealer. The repair is performed at the dealer’s location. No refund, replacement, or other remedy options are listed in the recall notice. All costs associated with the inspection and repair are covered by Spartan

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