Spartan Mower Recall 2025 (SRT-XD, KGZ-XD): What Owners Should Know
Which 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero-turns are recalled for steering arm dampers, how to check your model and serial, and how to get the free dealer repair.
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The Spartan mower recall 2025 (SRT-XD, KGZ-XD) covers about 650 model year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero-turn riding mowers with serial numbers 417930476 to 420130746. Their steering arm dampers may be installed incorrectly, which can make the mower bounce unexpectedly and cause loss of control. If yours matches, stop using it and contact an authorized Spartan dealer for a free inspection and repair.
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Every fact on this page comes from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall notice, recall number 26-103, published November 20, 2025, and from Spartan Mowers’ own recall page, both checked on October 7, 2026. If either changes, the official notice wins over anything written here.
Spartan mower recall 2025 (SRT-XD, KGZ-XD) at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Model year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn riding mowers |
| Model numbers | RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172999KE, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD172994VO, RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO |
| Serial range | 417930476 to 420130746 (same range for all six models) |
| Hazard | Lever steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly, causing unexpected bouncing and loss of operator control: crash hazard |
| Incidents reported | 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly, including one minor injury (scrapes and bruises) |
| Units | About 650 |
| Sold | Authorized Spartan dealers nationwide, February 2025 through October 2025 |
| Recall date | November 20, 2025 (CPSC recall number 26-103) |
| Recalling firm | Intimidator, LLC, doing business as Spartan Mowers and UTVs, Batesville, Arkansas |
| Remedy | Stop using the mower and schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at an authorized Spartan dealer |
Spartan says it ran this recall voluntarily under CPSC’s Fast Track recall process. Units were made in the United States.
Which Spartan models are affected
Spartan’s recall page lists six model numbers, each with a short description of the mower, deck and engine. The table repeats them as Spartan wrote them.
| Model number | Mower | Deck | Engine (as Spartan lists it) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSSXD161999KE | SRT-XD | 61 in | Kawasaki FX1000E, 38.5 hp |
| RSSXD172999KE | SRT-XD | 72 in | Kawasaki FX1000E, 38.5 hp |
| RSSXD161994VO | SRT-XD | 61 in | Vanguard Big Block 40 EFI |
| RSSXD172994VO | SRT-XD | 72 in | Vanguard Big Block 40 EFI |
| RSKXD161994VO | KGZ-XD | 61 in | Vanguard 40 EFI |
| RSKXD172994VO | KGZ-XD | 72 in | Vanguard 40 EFI |
All six use the same serial range, 417930476 to 420130746. A 2025 SRT-XD or KGZ-XD outside that range is not in this recall, and neither are other Spartan lines such as the SRT-XDe, RT-HD or RZ series.
Step 1: find the serial plate
Spartan puts the model and serial numbers on a metal plate fixed to the frame, right in front of the seat at the operator’s feet. Clean off grass and dust so every digit is readable, and take a photo of it.
Step 2: check the model number
Compare the model number on the plate with the six in the table, character by character. They differ only in a few letters and digits, so a quick glance is not enough.
Step 3: check the serial
If the model matches, see whether the serial number falls between 417930476 and 420130746. Inside that range means your mower is part of the recall. Spartan’s recall information page, linked from the bottom of joinspartannation.com, also lets you confirm.
What to do if your mower is recalled
Stop using it
Both CPSC and Spartan say to stop using the recalled mower immediately. A bouncing machine on a 61 or 72 inch deck is hard to control, and a crash on a zero-turn is the kind of accident you do not get a second try at. Do not adjust or replace the dampers yourself; the fix is a dealer inspection and repair.
Contact a Spartan dealer
Call an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule the free inspection and repair at their location. Use the dealer locator on joinspartannation.com, or call Spartan toll-free at 855-307-0933, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Have the model and serial ready.
Email contact
The two notices list different email addresses: CPSC gives [email protected] and Spartan’s own page gives [email protected]. Phone is the surest route; if you email, the address on Spartan’s current page is the one the company maintains.
What this means if you mow for a living
These are commercial-class machines, so many affected owners run them for a business. Plan for the mower being out of service until the dealer finishes the repair. Ask the dealer for a time estimate when you book, and line up a backup machine for your route if you have one. Spartan’s notice does not mention loaner units, so ask rather than assume.
If you are shopping for a replacement or a second machine, our best commercial zero-turn mowers compares 54 to 61 inch gas models, and the best zero-turn mowers for 2 acres covers smaller residential machines. Browse more in our zero-turn mower reviews.
Zero-turn safety reminders
Even after the repair, a zero-turn steers and brakes through its rear wheels, so it can lose traction on slopes, wet grass and near ponds and ditches. Stay within the maker’s maximum slope rating, wear the seat belt when the ROPS bar is up, carry no passengers, disengage the blades before reversing, and keep children and pets away while you mow. Register every new mower with its maker so recall notices reach you.
FAQ: mowing large lots
Which Spartan mowers are in the 2025 recall?
Model year 2025 SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero-turns with model numbers RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172999KE, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD172994VO, RSKXD161994VO or RSKXD172994VO and serials 417930476 to 420130746.
What is the problem with the steering dampers?
The lever steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly. That can cause an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, which CPSC classes as a crash hazard.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Spartan dealers inspect and repair the steering arm dampers free of charge at the dealer’s location.
How many mowers are affected?
About 650, sold through Spartan dealers from February 2025 through October 2025. Spartan received 15 reports of bouncing, including one minor injury.
Is my 2026 Spartan included?
The notice covers model year 2025 SRT-XD and KGZ-XD mowers in the listed serial range only. If you are unsure which model year you have, give the serial to a Spartan dealer.
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Sources: CPSC recall 26-103 and Spartan recall page.
