Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 17218 · announced September 6, 2017 · Kwang Yang Motor Co · 20,000 units affected
The product
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 hazard
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.