CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Why was CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?
The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair. Contact: For more information, consumers should call their local dealership or Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 18,000
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles, from May 2000 to November 2000, for between $2,800 and $5,800.
- Recall date
- January 11, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame, near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The motorcycles are green with white on the front of the steering column and on each side of the seat.