Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles
Washington, DC (1/11/07) - The following
product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the
firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should
stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Product: Kawasaki 2007 model year
KFX®50 and KFX®90 ATVs
Units: About 9,000
Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp.,
U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: On some of these units, the
handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end
nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen,
resulting in a loss of steering control. This poses
a crash hazard, which can result in injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received
10 reports of nuts loosening on the handlebar holder,
tie-rod adjustment or tie-rod end nut. One of these
incidents resulted in a consumer losing steering control
during ATV operation and receiving a minor injury.
Description: The recall involves Kawasaki
2007 model year KSF50B7F (KFX50) and KSF90A7F (KFX90)
All Terrain Vehicles. These are 50cc and 90cc models
designed for use by operators 6 years of age and older
(KFX50) and 12 years and older (KFX90). They are available
in Lime Green or White, and have "Kawasaki"
and "KFX50" or "KFX90" on the sides
of the bodywork below the handlebars.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Sold by: Kawasaki dealers nationwide
from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $1,700
and $2,150.
Remedy: Consumers with recalled ATVs
were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should
stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local
Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair
service.
Consumer Contact: For more information,
consumers can call Kawasaki Customer Service Department
at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web
site at www.kawasaki.com
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