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Safety Advisory Summary: SFA-020

  • Subject: Kawasaki Stop Sale / Stop Use Notice (Mandatory Interim Action).

  • Affected Part: Kawasaki Voltage Regulator, P/N KM-21066-0785.

  • Affected Mower Series: Cub Cadet Professional Series including ZTX6, PRO-X 600, PRO-Z 500, PRO-Z 700, and PRO-Z 900 models.

  • Affected Equipment Build Dates: Models manufactured between April 01, 2021 and December 15, 2023.

  • Affected Kawasaki Engines: Specific serial ranges of FX801V, FX850V, FX921V, and FXT00V engines.

  • Hazard: Voltage regulators may catch fire at any time, even when the engine is turned off.

  • Required Interim Action:

    1. Immediately place all inventory on Stop Sale / Stop Delivery.

    2. Disconnect the negative battery cable on all dealer inventory, units in shop for service, and quarantine replacement engines/parts.

    3. Secure the disconnected negative cable away from the negative battery post (e.g., zip-tied).

    4. Await official corrective action plan instructions from Kawasaki for warranty reimbursement.

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1. Which part number is identified in Safety Advisory SFA-020 as posing a potential fire hazard even when the engine is turned off?
KM-21066-0785 Voltage Regulator KM-21066-0705 Stator Assembly 21066-7011 Starter Solenoid KM-751-10517 A Main Wire Harness
2. What mandatory step must be taken for all affected units in dealer inventory or in the shop for service?
Disconnect the negative battery cable and zip-tie it away from the battery post Remove the voltage regulator and return it to the distributor immediately Drain the fuel tank and disconnect the spark plug wires Install an inline 20-amp fuse on the main charging lead
3. What is the manufacturing date range for the equipment affected by this Safety Advisory?
April 01, 2021 through December 15, 2023 January 01, 2022 through August 23, 2023 November 01, 2022 through December 31, 2023 June 15, 2020 through April 01, 2023
4. What action must be taken regarding replacement engines and spare voltage regulators in dealer parts inventory?
Quarantine them and do not sell until further notice Sell them only to retail customers with a signed liability waiver Scrap them locally and submit a scrap credit claim Test them with a multimeter and sell if voltage output is normal
5. Which family of engines is listed as containing the affected voltage regulators in SFA-020?
Kawasaki FX Series (FX801V, FX850V, FX921V, FXT00V) Kohler Command Pro EFI Series Kawasaki FR & FS Series Twin Cylinder Engines Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin Engines
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