CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Published: September 6, 2017Recall ID: 17218Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.
Affected Products
Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kawasaki-Recalls-Brute-Force-300-All-Terrain-Vehicles |
| Title | Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/17-218.jpg |
| Images › Caption | 2017 Brute Force 300 ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 8133 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300. |
| Recall Date | 2017-09-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 17218 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-09-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |