Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. · Recalled
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
- Units
- About 200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- 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
This recall involves 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have "Kawasaki" identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides.
The file
- Sold at
- Kawasaki motorcycle dealers nationwide between January 2008 and February 2008 for about $2,700.
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Made in
- Thailand
- Recalled by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification.
Call Kawasaki. toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit 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 MAR 04 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.