CPSCFebruary 7, 2003

CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs

Why was CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of recalled?

There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering column. Contact: For more information, contact Kawasaki, toll free, at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kawasaki.com or www.buykawasaki.com

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
2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Company
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.
Quantity
732
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $1799.
Recall date
February 7, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Kawasaki "KFX50" is a small four-wheel ATV designed for use by adult-supervised children 6 years of age or older. They are lime green and have "Kawasaki" written on the front, rear, and both sides.

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