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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recalled February 7, 2003 · CPSC recall 03521 · Kawasaki Motors
Hazard
There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering column.
Units
732
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The Kawasaki "KFX50" is a small four-wheel ATV designed for use by adult-supervised children 6 years of age or older. They are lime green and have "Kawasaki" written on the front, rear, and both sides.
What to do
Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering column.
Contact
For more information, contact Kawasaki, toll free, at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kawasaki.com or www.buykawasaki.com
Product
2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $1799.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →