CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles
Published: January 10, 2007Recall ID: 07518Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard, which can result in injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Kawasaki 2007 model year KSF50B7F (KFX50) and KSF90A7F (KFX90) All Terrain Vehicles. These are 50cc and 90cc models designed for use by operators 6 years of age and older (KFX50) and 12 years and older (KFX90). They are available in Lime Green or White, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX50" or "KFX90" on the sides of the bodywork below the handlebars.
Affected Products
Kawasaki 2007 model year KFX®50 and KFX®90 ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Recalls-2007-KFX50-and-KFX90-All-Terrain-Vehicles |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c8692c4a10944cca97344984c47663a9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki KFX50 ATV |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7126b12809b84544ae287e7ddca63935.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Kawasaki KFX90 ATV |
| Hazards › Name | On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard, which can result in injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | Kawasaki has received 10 reports of nuts loosening on the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment or tie-rod end nut. One of these incidents resulted in a consumer losing steering control during ATV operation and receiving a minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki 2007 model year KFX®50 and KFX®90 ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,000 |
| Recall I D | 3791 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $1,700 and $2,150. |
| Recall Date | 2007-01-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Kawasaki 2007 model year KSF50B7F (KFX50) and KSF90A7F (KFX90) All Terrain Vehicles. These are 50cc and 90cc models designed for use by operators 6 years of age and older (KFX50) and 12 years and older (KFX90). They are available in Lime Green or White, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX50" or "KFX90" on the sides of the bodywork below the handlebars. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 07518 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki Customer Service Department at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawasaki.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |