CPSC2000-11-21
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.
Products
Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles
Consumer contact
For more information about this recall, contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Registered owners of the motorcycles will be notified by mail directly by Kawasaki.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Off-Road-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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