Briggs & Stratton recalls Model 40 V-Twin engines for riding mowers due to wiring that may disconnect when key is off, causing engine to run and injury risk. Affected models include Craftsman, Husqvarna, and Bad Boy mowers.
Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Model 40 V-Twin engines used in riding mowers because worn wiring can disconnect from the shut-off device. This allows the engine to keep running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the mower, creating a risk of injury.
Worn wiring can disconnect from the shut-off device, causing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the mower. This poses an injury hazard as the mower could move unexpectedly.
Riding mower owners using Craftsman, Husqvarna, or Bad Boy models with the specific engine date code 100201Y are affected. Those who have not been notified by Sears or Briggs & Stratton may still be at risk.
Check for the engine date code 100201Y on the valve cover at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick. Affected models include Craftsman 247:289810, Husqvarna 960460016, and Bad Boy BBM4826BS.
Immediately stop using the riding mower if it has the recalled engine model and date code.
Get free inspection and repair from a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.
Craftsman model 247:289810, Husqvarna model 960460016, and Bad Boy model BBM4826BS with the engine date code 100201Y.
Look for the engine date code 100201Y on the valve cover at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick.
The recall only applies to engines with the specific date code 100201Y, so if your engine has a different code, it is not affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Briggs & Stratton to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 829 — Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine Hello, I own a Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine that is covered by recall 829 from Briggs & Stratton. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models. 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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