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

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
Spartan Mowers and UTVs, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has issued a recall for certain Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn (ZRT) riding lawn mowers. The recall was published on November 20, 2025. The recall notice states that the steering arm dampers on these mowers can be installed incorrectly, which may result in an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, posing a crash hazard. The firm has received 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly while in use, including one report of a minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn riding lawn mowers with the following model numbers: RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172994VO, and RSSXD172999KE. The recall applies only to units within a limited serial number range. The mower is 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 of the mower immediately in front of, and at the feet of, the seated operator. Approximately 650 units are affected. The mowers were sold at Spartan dealers nationwide from February 2025 through October 2025 for about $16,400 to $19,700. The manufacturer is Intimidator LLC d/b/a Spartan Mowers and UTVs, Batesville, Arkansas. The mowers were manufactured in the United States.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the riding mower’s steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly. This defect can cause the mower to bounce unexpectedly while in use, leading to a loss of operator control. This condition poses a crash hazard. The firm has received 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly while in use. One report of a minor injury involving scrapes and bruises has been reported. No other injuries or incidents are specified in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers. To determine whether a specific mower is affected by the recall, consumers must locate the mower’s model and serial number from the metal serial plate on the frame. Consumers can then verify if their mower is within the affected serial range by visiting the following website: https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/. Consumers should contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer’s location. To find a Spartan authorized service dealer near you, visit Spartan’s website at: https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free repair. Specifically, an authorized Spartan dealer will inspect and repair the steering arm dampers at no cost to the consumer. No other remedy options (such as refund or replacement) are specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Spartan Mowers toll-free at 855-307-0933 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the company at service@spartanmowers.com. Additional information is available online at http://www.joinspartannation.com by clicking “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page, or directly at https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/spartan-srt-xd-and-kgz-xd-damper-recall.

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