Kawasaki Motors has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking in connection to the mowers. No injuries have been reported.
About 39,000 John Deere mowers were recalled in the U.S. and 2,600 in Canada over concerns that a faulty voltage regulator could increase burn and fire risks.
John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Hazard: The voltage regulator in the mower’s engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, ...