This recall involves model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota BX compact utility tractors, ZD and ZG diesel and gasoline-powered zero turn mowers, and GR ride-on mowers. The model number is printed on the side of the unit. Kubota is printed on the side of the mowers and tractors. The data plate contains the serial number and is also located on the side of the unit. The affected units are orange and black.
| Model | Serial Number Range |
|---|---|
| GR2120-48 | 16256 – 16435 |
| GR2120-54 | 16257 – 16438 |
| GR2120-2-48 | 30002 – 37086 |
| GR2120-2-54 | 30001 – 37092 |
| ZD1011-48 | 10005 – 13256 |
| ZD1011-54 | 10004 – 13257 |
| ZD1021-60 | 10004 – 12794 |
| ZD1211-60 | 10002 – 28308 |
| ZD1211L-72 | 10002 – 24551 |
| ZD1211R-60R | 10002 – 20642 |
| ZD1211RL-72R | 10002 – 20454 |
| ZD221-48 | 33698 – 35859 |
| ZD221-54 | 33701 – 35861 |
| ZD326P | 39440 – 44820 |
| ZD326RP-60R | 12065 – 12786 |
| ZD331LP | 42720 – 43628 |
| ZD331P | 33772 – 33993 |
| ZD331RP-60R | 11015 – 11130 |
| ZD323-60 | 35702 – 37252 |
| ZG332LP-72 | 10672 – 10737 |
| ZG332P-60 | 10688 – 10694 |
| BX1870-1 | 20323 – 26934 |
| BX2370-1 | 20742 – 51823 |
| BX2670-1 | 20370 – 50241 |
| BX25D-1 | 20002 – 52366 |
| BX1880 | 10002 – 14699 |
| BX2380 | 10007 – 25496 |
| BX2680 | 10007 – 16378 |
| BX23S | 10005 – 25607 |
Hazard identified: Kubota has discovered that under some overheat conditions, the cap of the radiator coolant reserve tank, if restricted, can come off and high temperature coolant may spray out, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Kubota Ride-on Mowers, Utility Tractors and Zero Turn Mowers. Customers are to be mailed a new cap by Kubota Canada along with installation instructions. Consumers may also contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and repair of the cap.
For more information, consumers may contact Kubota Canada Ltd. toll free at 1-800-405-6916 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, by email or online
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Source : Release / Health Canada