CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Haza...
Published: April 26, 2012Recall ID: 12731Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheel recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people, automobile style controls, with model types Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4x4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport. The model type is printed on the hood of the vehicles. The recalled vehicles are available in the solid colors green, red, grey, silver, black and camouflage (khaki).
Affected Products
Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Death-Hazard |
| Title | Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12731.12731.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None |
| Products › Name | Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Products › Category I D | 68357 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 1189 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2011 through March 2012 for between $10,600 and $12,000. |
| Recall Date | 2012-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheel recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people, automobile style controls, with model types Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4x4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport. The model type is printed on the hood of the vehicles. The recalled vehicles are available in the solid colors green, red, grey, silver, black and camouflage (khaki). |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 12731 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit the firm's website at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |