CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Published: June 28, 2007Recall ID: 07561Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.
Affected Products
Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Announce-Recall-of-All-Terrain-Vehicles- |
| Title | CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ba5918df0dc84ebdb607910842235b64.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Kawasaki has received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 3834 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7400. |
| Recall Date | 2007-06-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 07561 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |