Toro recalls 2012 Z Master Commercial 2000 Series mowers due to risk of fuel leaks and fire from worn traction drive belts. Owners must stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Toro is recalling 2012 Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers because the traction drive belt can wear through the fuel tank, causing fuel leaks that may lead to fire. This hazard affects specific model numbers with serial numbers starting from 312000101.
The traction drive belt can wear through the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak. If the fuel leaks, it can ignite and cause a fire, especially when the mower is in operation.
Owners of 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers with model numbers 74141, 74143, or 74145 and serial numbers starting from 312000101 are affected. Anyone using these mowers is at risk of fire from fuel leaks.
Check for the brand name 'Toro' and model numbers 74141, 74143, or 74145 on the metal plate at the front of the mower, below the seat. Serial numbers start from 312000101 for these models.
Immediately stop using the recalled mowers as they pose a fire hazard.
Reach out to a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair or check if the repair has already been made.
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.
The recalled models are 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series with model numbers 74141, 74143, and 74145.
Look for the model numbers 74141, 74143, or 74145 on the metal plate at the front of the mower, below the seat, with serial numbers starting from 312000101.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the repair; contact a Toro dealer to schedule the fix immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toro to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1253 — Toro Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers Hello, I own a Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers that is covered by recall 1253 from Toro. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
