CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Why was CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?
The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. Contact: For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.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
- Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- 3,000
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from March 2003 through June 2003, for about $6,500.
- Recall date
- June 30, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking, because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries, as a result of this hazard.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission. The green or orange ATVs have "Kawasaki," "KFX700" and "V-Force" written on them.