Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.

Sold on

Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.

Contact the company

Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.