CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steer...
Published: September 27, 2006Recall ID: 06582Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Kawasaki MULE 3000 (KAF620-G), MULE 3010 4x4 (KAF620-E/H), MULE 3010 Trans4x4 (KAF620-J/K) and MULE 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 (KAF950-C) models. These are 4-wheel off-highway vehicles featuring side-by-side seating for two or four people, and automotive-style controls.
Affected Products
Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Recalls-MULE-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Loss-of-Steering-Hazard |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c4b7e739018a48dba94a46452ddb0c98.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Utility Vehicle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/57224c9a2c0f44b1909db3b16c02007b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Utility Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 units |
| Recall I D | 3451 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers sold these MULE utility vehicles from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800. |
| Recall Date | 2006-09-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Kawasaki MULE 3000 (KAF620-G), MULE 3010 4x4 (KAF620-E/H), MULE 3010 Trans4x4 (KAF620-J/K) and MULE 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 (KAF950-C) models. These are 4-wheel off-highway vehicles featuring side-by-side seating for two or four people, and automotive-style controls. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 06582 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact your local Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30a.m.and 4:45p.m. PT Monday thru Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawasaki.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |