SCAG Tiger Cat II / V-Ride II fire hazard from Kawasaki FT730V-EFI fuel-line damage (CPSC 23-163)

## Affected machines About 33,100 **Kawasaki FT730V-EFI** general-purpose engines installed in commercial-grade riding lawn mowers, sold November 2017 through September 2022. This bulletin covers the **SCAG portion** of the recall: - SCAG Tiger Cat II - SCAG V-Ride II The recall also covers Ferris IS 700Z, ISX 800, and ISX 2200Z mowers — see sibling bulletin **TNB02600024** for the Ferris portion. ### Engine identification "Kawasaki FT730V EFI" is printed on the **engine air filter cover**. The engine model and serial number are on the **engine fan housing**. ### Affected engine model and serial-number range | Engine model | Specification numbers | Engine serial range | |---|---|---| | FT730V | AS41, BS41, CS41, DS41, AS42, BS42, CS42, DS42 | FT730VA00107 – FT730VA66205 | The recall is **engine-specific**, not mower-specific. The same SCAG models (Tiger Cat II, V-Ride II) were sold with multiple engine options. Only mowers fitted with a Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engine in the serial range above are affected. ## Issue The **high-pressure fuel line** can get damaged by contact with the **fuel pump cover** during operation. Vibration and engine cycling cause friction at the contact point, eventually damaging the fuel-line wall. A damaged high-pressure fuel line can leak fuel under pressure into the engine bay, creating a fire hazard. Reported field incidents at time of recall: - 4 reports of high-pressure fuel-line leaks - 1 fire reported - 0 injuries ## What to do 1. Identify your engine model and serial number from the engine fan housing and air-filter cover of your SCAG Tiger Cat II or V-Ride II. 2. If your engine is in scope, **stop using the mower immediately**. 3. Contact Kawasaki Motors USA at (866) 836-4463 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET to schedule a free repair, or check your local Kawasaki dealer. 4. SCAG owners can also contact SCAG Power Equipment at (844) 491-4859 or visit https://www.scag.com/resources/scag-product-recalls/. 5. Kawasaki was contacting all known purchasers directly at the time of recall. ## Hazard Severity is rated **critical** because of the fire risk. ## Related bulletins The Ferris portion of CPSC 23-163 is covered by **TNB02600024** (Ferris IS 700Z 52 / IS 700Z 60 / ISX 800 61 / ISX 2200Z 61). If you operate a mixed Ferris+SCAG fleet, both bulletins apply to the Kawasaki engines installed across the affected models. ## Source - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recall 23-163, "Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards," March 23, 2023. - SCAG Power Equipment recall page: https://www.scag.com/resources/scag-product-recalls/ - Sold at Kawasaki, Ferris, and SCAG dealers nationwide from November 2017 through September 2022 for between $8,000 and $13,000 for mowers with Kawasaki FT730V-EFI engines. ## Library notes This bulletin attaches to all three Tiger Cat II rows (48, 52, 61) and all three V-Ride II rows (48, 52, 61) added in this same migration. The recall does not break down its 33,100-unit total by mower model, so all three deck sizes of each affected family are attached.