HIGH RISKRecall Data: June 6, 2024

Kawasaki Engines used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri

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Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota equipment with Recalled Kawasaki Engines

Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota equipment with Recalled Kawasaki Engines

Bad Boy Mowers Rebel Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bad Boy Mowers Rebel Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bad Boy Mowers Rogue Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bad Boy Mowers Rogue Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bad Boy Revolt Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bad Boy Revolt Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

BigDog Stout MP with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

BigDog Stout MP with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bobcat ZT6000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bobcat ZT6000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bobcat ZT6100 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bobcat ZT6100 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bobcat ZT7000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Bobcat ZT7000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Cub Cadet ZTX6 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Cub Cadet ZTX6 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Hustler FasTrak SDX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Hustler FasTrak SDX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

John Deere Gator TS 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

John Deere Gator TS 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

John Deere Gator TX 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

John Deere Gator TX 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

John Deere X350R with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

John Deere X350R with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

John Deere Z760R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

John Deere Z760R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

John Deere X350 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

John Deere X350 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

John Deere X354 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

John Deere X354 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

John Deere X370 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

John Deere X370 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine

Kubota Z726XKW with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Kubota Z726XKW with Recalled Kawasaki Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FJ400D General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FJ400D General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FS600V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FS600V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FX730V and FX691V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FX730V and FX691V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FX850V and FX801V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FX850V and FX801V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FXT00V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FXT00V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FS651V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Kawasaki FS651V General Purpose Engine

Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label

Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label

Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)

The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

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What should I do? (Remedy)

Consumers should immediately stop using lawn and garden equipment with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Hustler, BigDog or Kubota, depending on the product owned, or an authorized dealer, to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki and the mower manufacturers are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall or www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the homepage for more information. Bad Boy Mowers owners should go to https://badboycountry.com/kawasaki-recall to confirm if your mower is affected by this recall. John Deere owners should 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, or online at www.deere.com and click on "Product Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" or https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/ for more information. BigDog, Cub Cadet, and Hustler owners should contact the toll-free recall hotline at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/product-recalls.html; www.hustlerturf.com/product-recall; www.bigdogmowerco.com/product-recall. Kubota owners should contact Kubota toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices or https://www.kubotausa.com/ and click on "Parts & Service" at the top of the page and locate the "Safety & Recall Notices" section for more information.

Product Description

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in lawn and garden equipment sold under the Bad Boy Mowers brand name with mower models Rebel BRB54FX850, Rebel BRB6135KA, Rebel BRB61FX850, Rebel BRB7235KA, Revolt BRV54FX850, Revolt BRV61FX850, Rogue BRG5435KA, Rogue BRG6135KA, Rogue BRG61RD35KA, and Rogue BRG72RD35KA; under the BigDog brand name with mower model Stout MP; under the Bobcat brand name with mower models ZT6000, ZT6100, and ZT7000; under the Cub Cadet brand name with mower model ZTX-6; under the Hustler brand name with mower model FasTrak SDX; under the John Deere brand name with mower model Z760R, utility vehicle models Gator TX 4x2 and Gator TS 4x2, and some service engines for model year 2016-2020 lawn tractor models X350R, X350, X354, and X370; and under the Kubota brand name with mower model Z726XKW. The recalled engines are model year 2021-2023 FJ400D, FS600V, FS651V, FX691V, FX730V, FX801V, FX850V and FXT00V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Recalled Kawasaki Engines Engine Model Number Specification Number FJ400D ES04 FS04 FS600V DS20 DS21 FS600V DS20 DS21 FS651V HS05 JS05 FS691V FS18 GS18 FX730V FS17 GS17 FX801V CS25 DS25 GS13 HS13 KS08 LS08 MS08 FX850V ES24 FS13 FS15 FS24 GS15 GS24 FXT00V AS25 BS25 BS31 Engine Serial Number Range A full list of serial numbers included in this recall are on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html.

Where was it sold?

Kawasaki, Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2021 through December 2023 for between $4,000 and $15,500.

Latest Recall Updates

Quick Facts

Recall Number

24256

Impacted Units

About 68,500 (In addition, 900 in Canada)

Incidents/Injuries

Kawasaki has received eight reports of fires with the recalled engines. No injuries have been reported.

Did you buy this?

Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.

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