CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Why was CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of recalled?
The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank. Contact: Call Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit 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 KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 6,000
- Sold at
- Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7400.
- Recall date
- June 28, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Kawasaki has received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.