CPSC2003-06-30
CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from March 2003 through June 2003, for about $6,500.
Affected count
3,000
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking, because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries, as a result of this hazard.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs
Consumer contact
For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motor-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-All-Terrain-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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