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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs (03521)

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 7, 2003
Recalled 2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" ATV
Recalled 2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" ATV

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $1799.

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 or visit www.kawasaki.com or www.buykawasaki.com

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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