CPSC2017-09-06
Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Hazard
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
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 "Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kawasaki-Recalls-Brute-Force-300-All-Terrain-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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