CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Published: June 30, 2003Recall ID: 03542Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.
Product Description & Identification
The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission. The green or orange ATVs have "Kawasaki," "KFX700" and "V-Force" written on them.
Affected Products
Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motor-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-All-Terrain-Vehicles |
| Title | CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kawasaki-KFX700-ATV.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash. |
| Injuries › Name | Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking, because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries, as a result of this hazard. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 2495 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from March 2003 through June 2003, for about $6,500. |
| Recall Date | 2003-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission. The green or orange ATVs have "Kawasaki," "KFX700" and "V-Force" written on them. |
| Recall Number | 03542 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |