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CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs (02511)

U.S. CPSCInjuriesDec 18, 2001
Recalled Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV
Recalled Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between May 1, 2001 through May 25, 2001, for $6,999.

Contact the company

Consumers should call Kawasaki toll free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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