CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
CPSC recall 03542 · announced June 30, 2003 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a · 3,000 units affected
The product
The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission. The green or orange ATVs have "Kawasaki," "KFX700" and "V-Force" written on them.
The hazard
The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking, because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries, as a result of this hazard.
Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from March 2003 through June 2003, for about $6,500.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.