Kawasaki general engines with voltage regulators (part no. 21066-0785), installed in select Cub Cadet and Hustler lawn mowers have been recalled on 29 January 2024.
The voltage regulator in the affected Kawasaki general-purpose engines and installed in Cub Cadetor Hustler lawn mowers can malfunction.
The affected mowers can catch fire at any time, even if the engine is off or not in use.
Affected Hustler lawn mower models:
• FasTrak SDX 54 (940429EX)
• FasTrak SDX 48 (940411EX)
• FasTrak SDX 60 (940437EX)
• FasTrak SDX 48 (941674EX)
• FasTrak SDX 60 (941708EX)
• FasTrak SDX 54 (942086EX)
• Super S Stand On (940288EX)
Affected Cub Cadet lawn mower models: include
• Ultima ZTXS5 (471ICAB8330)
• Pro-Z 554 S (53AIHJUN330)
• Pro-Z 560 S (53AIHJUV330)
• Pro-Z 760 S (53AIHKUV330)
• Pro-Z 972 S (53AIHMUY330)
• ZTX6 60 (47RIAHA8010)
• Pro-Z 972 SD (53TIHMUY050)
• Pro-Z 972 SD (53TIHMUY330)
There is risk of fire, serious injury or death and/or damage to property if the voltage regulator malfunctions.
Consumers should immediately stop using their affected mowers until further notice.
Consumers should disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it away from the negative battery post.
If you are unsure on how to disconnect the battery, please contact your local dealer.
For more information and to register for future communications and updates, contact MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd via email: S-OPG-TechServiceAus@sbdinc.com or phone 1300 951 594 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday).
The disconnection of the battery is a temporary measure until a permanent solution is available.
