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CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recalled June 30, 2003 · CPSC recall 03542 · Kawasaki Motor
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Units
3,000
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
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
Product
Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from March 2003 through June 2003, for about $6,500.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →