CPSCAugust 2, 2005

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?

A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Kawasaki about the recall. Contact: For more information, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site 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 Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Company
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Quantity
About 155,000
Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from August 2000 through July 2005, for between $4,400 and $7,400.
Recall date
August 2, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint separation, which could result in loss of steering control. Three injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall includes 2001 through 2005 Prairie and Brute Force Kawasaki ATVs. The following Kawasaki ATV models are included in this recall: Prairie 300, Prairie 300 4x4, Prairie 360, Prairie 360 4x4, Prairie 400, Prairie 400 4x4, Prairie 650 4x4, Prairie 700 4x4, and Brute Force 650 4x4. The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the frame of the ATV. "Prairie" or "Brute Force" is printed on each side of the vehicle's gas tank.

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