CPSC2006-09-27
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers sold these MULE utility vehicles from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800.
Affected count
About 400 units
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles
Consumer contact
For more information, contact your local Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30a.m.and 4:45p.m. PT Monday thru Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawasaki.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Recalls-MULE-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Loss-of-Steering-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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