CPSC2014-04-29
Kawasaki Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen and come off causing the engine to lock and stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of replacing the camshaft bolts and the camshaft sprocket cover o-ring.
Sold at
Kawasaki authorized dealers nationwide from July 2013 through March 2014 for about $2,300 to $2,500.
Affected count
About 611
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Thailand
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Off-Road Motorcycles
Consumer contact
Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasaki.com and click on Recall/Safety Info at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Kawasaki-Recalls-Off-Road-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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