John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines

Brand: Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri

Hazards: Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #10122 |
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Recall Summary

Product John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
Brand Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri
Category Consumer Goods
Recall Number 10122
Hazard Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date January 02, 2025
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On January 2, 2025, Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, in cooperation with Deere & Company, announced a recall of certain John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers equipped with Kawasaki engines. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 25083. The recall involves approximately 39,000 units in the United States and an additional 2,600 units in Canada.

Affected Products
The recalled products are John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R, and Z760R, all equipped with Kawasaki engines. The specific serial number ranges for each model are as follows:
– Model Z720E: Start Serial Number 1TC720E**010001, End Serial Number 1TC720E**080657
– Model Z730M: Start Serial Number 1TC730M**010001, End Serial Number 1TC730M**080574
– Model Z740R: Start Serial Number 1TC740R**010001, End Serial Number 1TC740R**080462
– Model Z760R: Start Serial Number 1TC760R**080001, End Serial Number 1TC760R**080339

The mowers were sold by authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024, with retail prices ranging between $8,000 and $11,500. The engine manufacturer is Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri. The distributor is Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois. The product was manufactured in the United States.

Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the voltage regulator in the mower’s engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored. This failure can cause the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers. Consumers should contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free repair. Consumers are instructed to take their recalled mower to an authorized John Deere dealer, who will perform the necessary repair at no cost.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday. Consumers may also visit the Deere recall information page online at www.deere.com by clicking on “Recalls” in the drop-down menu under “Parts & Service” located at the top of the webpage, or by going directly to https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/.

Alternatively, consumers may contact Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Online information is available at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or by visiting www.kawasakienginesusa.com and clicking on “Product Recalls” at the top of the homepage.

Not specified in the recall notice: additional model numbers, UPC codes, or specific repair procedures.

Recall Timeline

  • **January 02, 2025** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#10122).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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