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CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs

Recalled October 7, 2003 · CPSC recall 04501 · Kawasaki

Recalled Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicle (ATV)

Hazard

The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.

Units

75,000

Incidents / injuries

Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.

Description

The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 units, with model years between 1997 and 2000. The ATVs come in green or red and have the words, "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle, "300" or "400" printed on the left side, and "4x4" printed on the side of the seat (for the 4-wheel drive models only).

What to do

Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.

Contact

For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com

Product

Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Manufacturer(s)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb.

Retailers

Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100.

Made in

United States

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