CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
CPSC recall 07561 · announced June 28, 2007 · Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.s.a. Of Irvine, Calif · 6,000 units affected
The product
The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.
The hazard
The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kawasaki has received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7400.
Consumer contact: Call Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit 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.