Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Recalled
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines
Vibration during operation can result in abrasion wear to the fuel tube, leading to a fuel leak. If the fuel leak comes in contact with a spark or flame, it can cause a fire and burn hazard.
- Units
- About 45
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled engines are 27-horsepower, liquid-cooled, overhead-valve (OHV), V-twin models with electric start and horizontal output shafts. The engine model and serial numbers are on a label at the top of the engines and next to the radiator cap: Engine Model Application Specification Engine Serial No. FD750D AS02 000001 through 020851
The file
- Sold at
- Not stated
- Product type
- Engines
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
Kawasaki has received one report of fuel leakage, which resulted in a fire and burn injury to the operator.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the Kawasaki engine-equipped compact tractors immediately and contact the authorized dealer from whom the tractor was purchased for a free repair. The repair will consist of installing a new fuel tube with a protective cover, and a new clamp to hold the fuel tube in place. Consumers also can call a local authorized Kawasaki engine dealer to schedule the free repair.
For more information, contact a Ventrac authorized dealer, or contact Kawasaki, toll free, at (866) 902-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. To locate an authorized Kawasaki dealer using the Internet, log on to the company's website at www.kawpower.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 11 2003; last revised JUL 09 2025.
