CPSC Recall in 2025: Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 25-083

Date: January 02, 2025

Product Name: John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines

Recall Description:

This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. The recalled mowers are green and yellow and have the model number and “John Deere” printed on the front of the mower below the seat. The serial number is located on the right side of the machine near the rear tire. The following are the serial number ranges of the mowers included in this recall: ModelStart Serial NumberEnd Serial NumberZ720E1TC720E****0100011TC720E****080657Z730M1TC730M****0100011TC730M****080574Z740R1TC740R****0100011TC740R****080462Z760R1TC760R****0800011TC760R****080339

Hazard Description:

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 Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 39,000 (In addition, about 2,600 in Canada)

Incidents:

Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2018 through September 2024 for between $8,000 and $11,500.

Manufactured In:

United States

Custom Label:

Retailer:

Custom Field:

Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois