Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A · Recalled
ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,750–$2,200
- 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 2008 model year KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) youth ATVs. The affected models are green or white with black trim. The model name is located on either side below the handlebars.
The file
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for about $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90).
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- Taiwan
- 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 recalled ATVs and contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
For additional information, contact Kawasaki 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 JUN 26 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.