Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.

The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

The fuel hose clamp can detach from the fuel filter and allow gas to leak out, posing a fire hazard.

The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.