CPSC2005-08-02
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Kawasaki about the recall.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from August 2000 through July 2005, for between $4,400 and $7,400.
Affected count
About 155,000
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint separation, which could result in loss of steering control. Three injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Kawasaki Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
For more information, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.kawasaki.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs-Don't want to check this manually?
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