CPSC2007-01-10
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard, which can result in injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $1,700 and $2,150.
Affected count
About 9,000
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received 10 reports of nuts loosening on the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment or tie-rod end nut. One of these incidents resulted in a consumer losing steering control during ATV operation and receiving a minor injury.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Kawasaki 2007 model year KFX®50 and KFX®90 ATVs
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki Customer Service Department 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-2007-KFX50-and-KFX90-All-Terrain-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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