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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles

Recalled January 11, 2001 · CPSC recall 01065 · Kawasaki Motors

Recalled Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross motorcycle

Hazard

The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair.

Units

About 18,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame, near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The motorcycles are green with white on the front of the steering column and on each side of the seat.

What to do

Contact

For more information, consumers should call their local dealership or Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles

Distributed by

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

Retailers

Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles, from May 2000 to November 2000, for between $2,800 and $5,800.

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