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Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure

Recalled March 4, 2008 · CPSC recall 08548 · Kawasaki Motors

Recalled Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification.
Units
About 200
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have "Kawasaki" identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification.

Contact

Call 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

Product
Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles
Distributed by
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
Kawasaki motorcycle dealers nationwide between January 2008 and February 2008 for about $2,700.
Made in
Thailand

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

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