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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 11, 2003
Recalled Kawasaki OHV engine, Model FD750D, used in Ventrac compact articulated tractors
Recalled Kawasaki OHV engine, Model FD750D, used in Ventrac compact articulated tractors
Ventrac compact articulated tractor with recalled Kawasaki OHV engine
Ventrac compact articulated tractor with recalled Kawasaki OHV engine

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Kawasaki has received one report of fuel leakage, which resulted in a fire and burn injury to the operator.

Product description

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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