CPSC2001-12-18
CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to determine if the vehicle is part of the recall. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between May 1, 2001 through May 25, 2001, for $6,999.
Affected count
About 790
Injuries reported
None reported.
Products
2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATVs
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Kawasaki toll free 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/2002/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motor-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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