CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Published: January 11, 2001Recall ID: 01065Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame, near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The motorcycles are green with white on the front of the steering column and on each side of the seat.
Affected Products
Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Motocross-Motorcycles |
| Title | CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kawasaki.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 379 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles, from May 2000 to November 2000, for between $2,800 and $5,800. |
| Recall Date | 2001-01-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame, near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The motorcycles are green with white on the front of the steering column and on each side of the seat. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 01065 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call their local dealership or Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-14T00:00:00 |