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CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Recalled December 18, 2001 · CPSC recall 02511 · Kawasaki Motor
Hazard
The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to determine if the vehicle is part of the recall. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Units
About 790
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recall involves the 2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV. The ATV model has the identification "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" on both sides of the bodywork.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to determine if the vehicle is part of the recall. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Contact
Consumers should call Kawasaki toll free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATVs
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between May 1, 2001 through May 25, 2001, for $6,999.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →