CPSC2001-01-11
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles, from May 2000 to November 2000, for between $2,800 and $5,800.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call their local dealership or Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Motocross-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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