ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
Recall 08589 · Jun 26, 2008 · Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08589
- Date
- Jun 26, 2008
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- 2008 Model Year KFX 50 and KFX 90 Youth ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes 2008 model year KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) youth ATVs. The affected models are green or white with black trim. The model name is located on either side below the handlebars.
What can happen
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for about $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2008 model year kfx 50 and kfx 90 youth atvs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.