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Kawasaki Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard

Recalled August 22, 2012 · CPSC recall 12745 · Kawasaki

Teryx4 750 4x4 EPS
Hazard
The steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, resulting in the loss of steering and braking, posing a risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 7,000
Incidents / injuries
None

Description

The recalled vehicles are 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles in the following styles: 750, 750 EPS and 750 EPS LE. The four-wheel drive recreational off-highway vehicles have side-by-side seating for four people and automobile style controls. The vehicles are sold in red, camouflage, green, blue and yellow colors. The model name "Teryx4" appears on the driver's side of the hood. The style name does not appear on the 750 version. For all colors of the 750 EPS except camouflage, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors. On the 750 EPS LE, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near top front corner of the doors and "LE" appears on the hood on the driver's side.

What to do

Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit the firm's website at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly.

Product
Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Distributed by
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through July 2012 for about $13,400.
Made in
United States

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

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