CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Published: October 19, 2006Recall ID: 07504Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel ATVs sold under the brand name Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are available in red, green, or white, and the words "Kawasaki" and "Bayou" are on the sides, and "250" on the rear fender.
Affected Products
Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All Terrain Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Recalls-ATV-for-Loss-of-Steering-Control-Hazard |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2eee896a158f4a849d8068979b88e603.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All Terrain Vehicles |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 291 |
| Recall I D | 3773 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $3,000. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel ATVs sold under the brand name Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are available in red, green, or white, and the words "Kawasaki" and "Bayou" are on the sides, and "250" on the rear fender. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 07504 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact your local Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free 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 | United States |