CPSCGeneral Alert
ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
Published: June 26, 2008Recall ID: 08589Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes 2008 model year KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) youth ATVs. The affected models are green or white with black trim. The model name is located on either side below the handlebars.
Affected Products
2008 Model Year KFX 50 and KFX 90 Youth ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/ATVs-Recalled-By-Kawasaki-Due-to-Loss-of-Speed-Control |
| Title | ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/02d40069ab6248439fb60e89db616e01.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 2008 Model Year KFX 50 and KFX 90 Youth ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 4611 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for about $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90). |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes 2008 model year KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) youth ATVs. The affected models are green or white with black trim. The model name is located on either side below the handlebars. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08589 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional 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 the firm's Web site at www.kawasaki.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |