January 2, 2025 • Recall #25083
John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Recall
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall Description
This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. Model Start Serial Number End Serial Number Z720E 1TC720E****010001 1TC720E****080657 Z730M 1TC730M****010001 1TC730M****080574 Z740R 1TC740R****010001 1TC740R****080462 Z760R 1TC760R****080001 1TC760R****080339
Hazards Identified
- The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Affected Products
| Product Name | Type | Units Affected |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines | N/A | About 39,000 (In addition, about 2,600 in Canada) |

Recalled John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mower
Manufacturers
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri
Retailers
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.
Verify Official Notice
Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.
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