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Kawasaki Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

  • 2017 KFX50 ATV
  • 2017 KFX90 ATV
  • KFX50 VIN location
  • KFX90 VIN location
Name of Product:
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard:

The fuel tap can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
August 10, 2017
Units:
About 15,000
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.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves 2013-2017 KFX50 and 2012-2017 KFX90 Kawasaki all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recalled ATVs have four wheels and seating for one person and were sold in a variety of colors. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the front of the steel frame behind the bumper.

 

Model Year Model VIN Range
2013 KFX50 RGSWA04A8DB100101-RGSWA04A3DB800110
2014 KFX50 RGSWA04A6EB100101-RGSWA04A1EB800110
2015 KFX50 RGSWA04A4FB100101-RGSWA04A3FBA00106
2016 KFX50 RGSWA04A2GB100101-RGSWA04A6GBA00120
2017 KFX50 RGSWA04A0HB100101-RGSWA04AXHB800112
KFX50 RGSWA04A4HB180101-RGSWA04A7HB180352
2012 KFX90 RGSWE07AXCB100101-RGSWE07A1CB100827
2013 KFX90 RGSWE07A8DB100101-RGSWE07A3DB800110
2014 KFX90 RGSWE07A6EB100101-RGSWE07A7EB800130
2015 KFX90 RGSWE07A4FB100101-RGSWE07A0FB500110
2016 KFX90 RGSWE07A2GB100101-RGSWE07A8GB800110
2017 KFX90 RGSWE07A9HBC10101-RGSWE07A2HBC11171
KFX90 RGSWE07A0HBD20101-RGSWE07A6HBD20166
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki for a free repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 18 reports of fuel leakage from the fuel tap. No injuries have been reported.  

Sold At

Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $2,600.

Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Distributor(s):

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

Recall number:
17-204
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This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years. Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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