John Deere recalls Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers (2015) due to potential fuel hose cuts causing fire. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 1GXZ. Contact dealer for free repair.
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
John Deere is recalling zero-turn lawn mowers from 2015 that could have a cut fuel hose during manufacturing, risking fire or serious injury. Owners must stop using these mowers immediately and get a free repair from a dealer.
A fuel hose could be cut during manufacturing, causing fuel to leak. This leak can ignite, leading to fire or serious injury or death if the mower is in use.
Owners of John Deere Z445, Z645, Z655, or Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers starting with 1GXZ (manufactured August 10-September 9, 2015) are affected. Anyone operating these mowers is at risk of fire or serious injury.
Check for serial numbers starting with 1GXZ on the mower, located behind the seat near the engine. The mowers are green/yellow with yellow wheels, and the model number is on the front near the operator footrest.
Immediately stop using the recalled zero-turn lawn mowers to prevent fire or serious injury.
Contact a John Deere dealer to get a free repair for the cut fuel hose.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
John Deere Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn lawn mowers with serial numbers starting with 1GXZ.
Manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015.
Look for serial numbers starting with 1GXZ behind the seat near the engine; the mowers are green/yellow with yellow wheels.
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6610 — John Deere John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers Hello, I own a John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers that is covered by recall 6610 from John Deere. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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