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CPSC #17218Sports & outdoors
2017 Brute Force 300 ATV

Kawasaki · Recalled

Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Fire & burns

The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Units
About 20,000
Reports
260
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$4,300
Remedy
Repair

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 all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.

The file

Sold at
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.
Product type
Not stated
Made in
Taiwan
Recalled by
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif., Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan

Incident log

The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.

Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

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