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upstate rider
10-09-2003, 02:54 AM
Kawasaki Has Recalled ATVs
Reason: The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering
assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
Distribution: Nationwide.


The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Units: 75,000

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb.

Hazard: The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.

Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.

Description: The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 models, which were manufactured between 1997 and 2000. The ATVs come in green or red and have the words, "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle, "300" or "400" printed on the left side, and ""4x4" printed on the side of the seat (for the 4-wheel drive models only).

Sold at: Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs from September 1996 through December 2000 for between $4,500 and $6,100.

Manufactured In: U.S.A.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.
komatsu kid
10-09-2003, 05:29 AM
this is a good idea, last year my girlfriend was riding a kaw 400 pariere and the right front broke right of the machine,and she hit a tree.
10-09-2003, 08:08 AM
We have a prarie 650 :(
dpizz450
10-09-2003, 03:00 PM
phew, before i read the prarie part i was like oo nooo i jus got my kfx lol
atvchik
10-09-2003, 04:55 PM
Whew!!
I was thinking the same thing about my KFX400!
dpizz450
10-09-2003, 06:29 PM
i see we gotta new chick rider on the site;) maybe u could post a pic of u :D ;)
mrusk
10-09-2003, 07:18 PM
I work at a Kawi dealer. We are getting like 4 people in a day for the recall. The only proablem is the ball joints are on back order for 5-7 weeks. Yea, the annouce a recall and the parts arn't available.

matt
lol
10-09-2003, 07:37 PM
My dad has a praire 400!!:eek:
10-09-2003, 07:45 PM
Also recalled was the Honda Rincon because the bolts on the shocks or something on the front end werent torqued down right so the bolts can come out dropping the front end to the ground causing loss of control and a crash. But when i heard of the recall Honda had no injuries :macho
SGA
10-09-2003, 11:52 PM
I heard the seats are too soft on the new honda quads. People are falling asleep driving them. Take them to the nearest Honda dealer and they'll put a harder uncomfotable seat on for free.:o
QuadJunkies
10-10-2003, 12:54 AM
Originally posted by SGA
I heard the seats are too soft on the new honda quads. People are falling asleep driving them. Take them to the nearest Honda dealer and they'll put a harder uncomfotable seat on for free.:o ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!:p
upstate rider
10-10-2003, 03:05 AM
Originally posted by mrusk
I work at a Kawi dealer. We are getting like 4 people in a day for the recall. The only proablem is the ball joints are on back order for 5-7 weeks. Yea, the annouce a recall and the parts arn't available.

matt That's why we ride RED :D
dpizz450
10-10-2003, 05:27 AM
i ride green now :blah: