CPSC2003-10-07
CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb.
Hazard
The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.
Sold at
Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100.
Affected count
75,000
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kawasaki-Announce-Recall-of-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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