Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
USKawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
Reason for Recall / Hazard
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have "Kawasaki" identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides.
Affected Products
Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Frame-Failure |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/05c252ac40624e20b77454b5b45e0714.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Off-Road Motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 4570 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki motorcycle dealers nationwide between January 2008 and February 2008 for about $2,700. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have "Kawasaki" identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08548 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Kawasaki. toll-free 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 | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |
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