If you own a newer zero-turn riding mower, this recall is important to review. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall involving certain Model Year 2025 Spartan riding lawn mowers due to a defect that could lead to a loss of control while operating the mower.
Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s affected and what to do next.
What’s Being Recalled and Why?
Spartan Mowers and UTVs is recalling certain Model Year 2025 SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero-radius turn (ZRT) riding lawn mowers because of a potential steering issue.
According to the recall notice, the steering arm dampers may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause the mower to bounce unexpectedly during use. This can lead to loss of operator control, creating a crash hazard.
15 incidents of unexpected bouncing have been reported
One minor injury involving scrapes and bruises has been reported
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall applies to specific Model Year 2025 Spartan riding mowers within a limited serial number range:
Product Name: Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD Riding Lawn Mowers
Type: Zero-radius turn (ZRT)
Model Numbers:
RSKXD161994VO
RSKXD172994VO
RSSXD161994VO
RSSXD161999KE
RSSXD172994VO
RSSXD172999KE
Appearance: Gray, black, and orange with “Spartan” printed on the front
Serial number location:
On a metal plate attached to the frame, in front of the seated operator’s feet
Units affected: About 650
Sold at:
Authorized Spartan dealers nationwide
Sales period: February 2025 through October 2025
Price range: $16,400 to $19,700
What You Should Do?
If you own one of these riding mowers:
Stop using it immediately
Contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair
To check if your mower is affected, you will need:
Your model number
Your serial number
Consumers can:
Verify affected serial ranges at:
https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/Find a nearby authorized dealer at:
https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Recall Date: November 20, 2025
Hazard Type: Crash hazard
Remedy: Free inspection and repair
Recall Type: Safety recall
How to Request a Repair or Report the Issue
Consumers should contact an authorized Spartan dealer to arrange the free repair of the steering arm dampers. Additional recall details are available through the CPSC and Spartan’s official recall pages.
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