John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 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 |
View original notice →

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
Database Entry ID: 10122
CPSC Recall Number: 25083
Date Posted: January 2, 2025

1. Recall Summary
Kawasaki Motors USA, in cooperation with Deere & Company, is recalling certain John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers equipped with Kawasaki engines. The recall notice was published on January 2, 2025. The recall involves approximately 39,000 units in the United States and an additional 2,600 units in Canada. The recall is being conducted due to a defect in the engine’s voltage regulator.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki engines. The specific model numbers and serial number ranges included in this recall are as follows:
– Model Z720E: Serial numbers 1TC720E**010001 through 1TC720E**080657
– Model Z730M: Serial numbers 1TC730M**010001 through 1TC730M**080574
– Model Z740R: Serial numbers 1TC740R**010001 through 1TC740R**080462
– Model Z760R: Serial numbers 1TC760R**080001 through 1TC760R**080339

The mowers were sold at authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024. The retail price range for the mowers was 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 country of manufacture is the United States.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that 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. As of the date of the recall notice, Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported in connection with these incidents.

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

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free repair. Consumers must take their mower to an authorized John Deere dealer to have the repair performed. No other remedy options, such as refund or replacement, are specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact the following entities for more information:
– Deere & Company: Call 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. Alternatively, visit www.deere.com, click on “Recalls” in the drop-down menu under “Parts & Service” located at the top of the webpage, or go directly to https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/.
– Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA: Call toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Alternatively, visit www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the top of the homepage.

Additional Information
Not specified in the recall notice.

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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