Exmark recalls Pioneer S-Series riding mowers with red welded frames due to risk of driver losing control and crashing. Affected models have specific serial numbers; contact dealer for repair.
Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.
Exmark is recalling Pioneer S-Series riding mowers from 2011 that have red welded frames. The welds can fail, causing the driver to lose control and crash. This is serious because it could lead to injury.
Welds on the motion control linkage can fail, causing the driver to lose control of the mower. This could lead to a crash, especially during operation when the driver uses two levers to control the machine.
Owners of 2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series mowers with red welded frames are affected. Drivers are most at risk due to potential loss of control.
Check for red, welded, tubular steel frames on the mower. The model and serial numbers are on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.
Reach out to your Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and specific model and serial number ranges.
Check for red, welded, tubular steel frames and look for the model and serial numbers on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.
Contact your Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exmark to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 842 — Exmark Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers Hello, I own a Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers that is covered by recall 842 from Exmark. The official recall notice states: Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced. 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.
