CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs
Why was CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs recalled?
The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts. Contact: For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can 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 Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb.
- Quantity
- 75,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100.
- Recall date
- October 7, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 units, with model years between 1997 and 2000. The ATVs come in green or red and have the words, "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle, "300" or "400" printed on the left side, and "4x4" printed on the side of the seat (for the 4-wheel drive models only).