CPSCDecember 18, 2001

CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of

CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs

Why was CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of recalled?

The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to determine if the vehicle is part of the recall. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. Contact: Consumers should call Kawasaki toll free 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
2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATVs
Company
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.
Quantity
About 790
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between May 1, 2001 through May 25, 2001, for $6,999.
Recall date
December 18, 2001
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves the 2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV. The ATV model has the identification "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" on both sides of the bodywork.

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