CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs
USCPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs
Recalling Firm: Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 units, with model years 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).
Affected Products
Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kawasaki-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kawasaki-prairie.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicle (ATV) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kawasaki-prairie-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicle (ATV) |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 75,000 |
| Recall I D | 2700 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 units, with model years 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). |
| Recall Number | 04501 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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