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CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

Recalled September 13, 2000 · CPSC recall 00180 · Kawasaki

Hazard

Under certain conditions, the drive belts on these ATVs can break, and pieces of the belt can lock up the transmission, including the wheels, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly. This can cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, crash, or be ejected off the vehicle, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately, and call their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free belt inspection. Original equipment belts will be replaced with a new generation belt free of charge. Also, an addendum to the owner's manual and a warning label about maintaining the drive belt will be provided.

Units

About 47,000

Incidents / injuries

Kawasaki has received reports of 12 riders suffering injuries as a result of drive belts breaking and their vehicle suddenly stopping.

Description

The following 4-wheel drive Prairie ATV 1997-1999 models are included in this recall: KVF 300-A1, KVF 400-A1, KVF 400-A2/L, KVF 400- C1. "Kawasaki Prairie" is written on both sides of the ATVs, and "4X4" is printed on the rear of the seat.

What to do

Contact

For more information, contact Kawasaki at (866) 802- 9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Kawasaki Prairie ATV, 1997-1999 models

Manufacturer(s)

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from September 1996 through August 2000, for between $5,300 and $6,200.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →