CPSC2006-10-19
Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge.
Sold at
Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $3,000.
Affected count
291
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All Terrain Vehicles
Consumer contact
For more information, contact your local 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, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawasaki.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Recalls-ATV-for-Loss-of-Steering-Control-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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