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CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs (02515)

U.S. CPSCInjuriesDec 31, 2001
Recalled Kawasaki "Bayou" ATV
Recalled Kawasaki "Bayou" ATV
Recalled Kawasaki "Bayou" ATV
Recalled Kawasaki "Bayou" ATV

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

Hazard

The rear wheel hubs, in the case of the KLF220 and KLF300-B, and the front and rear wheel hubs of the KLF300-C, are held to their respective axles by a castellated nut, that is secured to the axle with a specified torque, then locked in place by a cotter pin. On a limited number of the affected models, the axle nut was not tightened to the proper torque before the cotter pin was inserted. The cotter pin or axle nut failure could cause the hub to come off of the axle shaft, creating the potential for an incident, resulting in injury or death to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the axle nut. Kawasaki Motor Corporation has notified consumers directly about this recall.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The Kawasaki "Bayou 200, 300, 300 (4x4)" is a four-wheel ATV with a manual transmission. The recalled ATVs are model numbers KLF220A-15, KLF300-B15, and KLF300-C14. They have "Kawasaki" and "Bayou" written on both sides of the bodywork, roughly inboard of the operator's knee location.

Sold on

Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide in November 2001, for between $3,000 and $5,000.

Contact the company

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.

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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