Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. · Recalled
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider.
- Units
- About 21,900
- Reports
- 140
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $7,600–$7,900
- 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 involves Kawasaki 2005 model year KVF750-A1 and KVF750-B1 Brute Force ATVs. These models are 750cc V-twin All Terrain Vehicles available in Red, Green, Yellow, and Camouflage colorings. They have "Kawasaki" and "Brute Force" on the sides of the bodywork below the handlebars, and "V-Twin 750" on the sides of the rear fenders.
The file
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2004 through November 2005 for between $7,600 and $7,900.
- 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 about 140 reports of tie rod problems, resulting in four reports of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki Customer Service toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's 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 DEC 08 2005; last revised JUL 30 2024.