CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Published: December 18, 2001Recall ID: 02511Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the 2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV. The ATV model has the identification "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" on both sides of the bodywork.
Affected Products
2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motor-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kawasaki-Prairie.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 790 |
| Recall I D | 2234 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to determine if the vehicle is part of the recall. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between May 1, 2001 through May 25, 2001, for $6,999. |
| Recall Date | 2001-12-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the 2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV. The ATV model has the identification "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" on both sides of the bodywork. |
| Recall Number | 02511 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Kawasaki toll free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-27T00:00:00 |