Kawasaki Motors Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.
- Units
- About 4,000
- Reports
- 60
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2,700
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
These KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on their frame behind the front fork. Recalled motorcycles carry VIN numbers with the last four digits between 0001 and 6668. The motorcycles are small, two-wheel, off-road motocross competition vehicles designed for rough terrain. The fenders and bodywork are lime green with large "Kawasaki" decals on each side.
The file
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700.
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.
What the notice says to do
Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
For more information about this recall, contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Registered owners of the motorcycles will be notified by mail directly by Kawasaki.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 21 2000; last revised DEC 15 2025.