CPSC2008-03-04
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification.
Sold at
Kawasaki motorcycle dealers nationwide between January 2008 and February 2008 for about $2,700.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles
Consumer contact
Call Kawasaki. toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kawasaki.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Frame-FailureDon't want to check this manually?
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