Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

Recall Date
2011-03-29
Manufacturer
Exmark Manufacturing Company, of Beatrice, Neb.
Units Affected
About 750 products

Products Involved

Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers

Hazard

Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.

Reported Injuries

Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.

Sold At

Exmark dealers nationwide from February 11, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6,881 to $7,658.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall Description

2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes - 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall: Model Serial Number Range PNS20KA443 928367 to 947833 PNS22KA483 928417 to 949985 PNS24KA523 928492 to 950315 The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28