Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. · Recalled
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
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.
- Units
- About 155,000
- Reports
- 42
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $4,400–$7,400
- 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
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from August 2000 through July 2005, for between $4,400 and $7,400.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint separation, which could result in loss of steering control. Three injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 AUG 02 2005; last revised OCT 28 2024.
