Specifications
Safety Recalls
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.
Known Issues
Mower failed to start after mowing. Dealer diagnosed defective alternator as the cause, requiring replacement at significant labor cost.
Fuel gauge malfunctioned at approximately 61.5 hours of operation. Customer replaced gauge but mower still would not start. Dealer diagnosis revealed defective alternator and fraying belt as underlying causes.
Customer purchased S130 riding mower July 2023 with 2-year/120-hour warranty. October 2025, fuel gauge stops working (out of warranty). Customer paid $78 replacing gauge, discovering it runs on watch battery. Customer claims Deere knows item is faulty and should issue recall. Battery cannot be disabled; replacement unit arrives 'turned on' with clock running. When gauge fails, mower hours lost,...
S130 mower had failed idler pulley and poor cutting quality despite multiple repair attempts throughout 2023 season. Multiple dealer visits and phone calls unsuccessful. Customer requested replacement.
S130 mower required 3 belt replacements, brake lever broke, and engine failed to start after only 68 hours of use and 1 year old. Rodent damage caused starting failure.
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