Recall: Doosan Bobcat North America Recalls Bobcat and Kubota Stand-On Zero Turn Lawnmowers Due to Crash and Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers. The Bobcat stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are black and white with the Bobcat name and logo on an orange background. They also have orange wheel wells. The Kubota stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers are orange and black with the Kubota name in white and orange wheel wells. The following model and serial numbers, located on the right side of the frame just above the operator platform, are included in this recall. The recalled engines are model year 2023 FR730V, FR691V, and FR651V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Bobcat: MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ZS4036 999400100961 thru 999400100973 999400100975 thru 999400101046 999400101049 thru 999400101053 999400101055 ZS4036 SJAU 9994001AU80157 thru 9994001AU80165 9994001AU80168 thru 9994001AU80169 ZS4048 999400201096 thru 999400201170 ZS4048 SFAU 9994002AU00141 thru 9994002AU00145 ZS4052 999400301247 thru 999400301380 999400301382 thru 999400301385 999400301387 thru 999400301397 ZS4052 SKAU 9994003AU00125 ZS4061 999400400750 thru 999400400822 999400400826 thru 999400400831 999400400833 thru 999400400834 999400400836 thru 999400400838 ZS4061 SKAU 9994004AU00111 thru 9994004AU00112 Kubota: MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SZ19NC-36-2 14490 thru 14517 14618 thru 14620 14678 thru 14679 14803 thru 14818 14835 thru 14850 14856 thru 14857 14922 thru 14927 15051 thru 15062 SZ22NC-48-2 14380 14401 thru 14412 14566 thru 14568 14666 thru 14677 14695 thru 14700 14706 thru 14711 14790 thru 14796 14858 thru 14869 14928 thru 14931 15030 thru 15044 SZ26NC-52-2 14429 thru 14446 14466 thru 14471 14474 14484 thru 14489 14577 thru 14609 14692 thru 14694 14701 thru 14705 14712 thru 14717 14780 thru 14783 14872 thru 14888 14892 14921 14944 thru 14967 14992 thru 15007 SZ26NC-61-2 14417 thru 14425 14475 thru 14483 14622 thru 14643 14718 14763 thru 14771 14893 thru 14904 14971 thru 14991 15014 thru 15026 SZ19-36-2CAD 14558 thru 14565, 14801 SZ22-48-2CAD 14569 thru 14576, 14870 thru 14871, 15045 SZ26-61-2CAD 15009 thru 15013, 15029 1698562

Name of product: Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers

Units: About 830 (In addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer: Doosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota

Hazard: The dampers installed on the steering system of the mower can prevent the control levers from returning to the neutral position and the Operator Presence switch will not activate and stop the engine and blades, posing crash and laceration hazards to the operator or bystanders.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and contact Doosan Bobcat North America or Kubota Tractor Corp for a free inspection and repair. The firms are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall date: October 26, 2023

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold At: Bobcat and Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through August 2023 for between $9,300 and $11,300.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Doosan Bobcat North America (for Bobcat lawnmowers) toll-free at 800-743-4340 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/parts-service/service/recalls or www.bobcat.com and click on Recalls for more information. Kubota Tractor Corp. (for Kubota lawnmowers) at 888-458-2682 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://kubotaservice.my.site.com/public/contactform or https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices for more information.

Recall number: 24-706