CPSC2020-03-19
Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.
Hazard
Debris can ignite on the vehicle's exhaust manifold; and frozen water can block the breather hose allowing oil to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from July 2014 through December 2019 for between $12,000 and $18,000.
Affected count
About 72,000
Injuries reported
Kawasaki has received 165 reports of oil leakage and 84 reports of vehicles catching on fire, resulting in three injuries, including one report of a burn to the user's foot, one report of a burn to the user's arm, hand and buttocks and one incident of smoke inhalation. Kawasaki is aware of more than $131,000 in property damage claims, excluding the cost of damage to vehicles.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kawasaki MULE PRO off-highway utility vehicles
Consumer contact
Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 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/2020/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Off-Highway-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fuel-Leak-Fire-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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