Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles
Recall 06525 · Jan 11, 2006 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
15,200
units affected
15,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06525
- Date
- Jan 11, 2006
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 15,200
- Product
- Kawasaki 2005-2006 model year Mule 600 Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves Kawasaki 2005-2006 model year KAF400 Mule 600 Utility Vehicles. These models are off-road utility vehicles available in red, green, or camouflage livery. They have "Kawasaki" on the side of the cargo bed and "Mule" on the side of the front cowling.
What can happen
The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger.
The fix
Consumers with recalled utility vehicles were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Kawasaki Utility dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received 24 reports of the knuckle cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki Utility dealers nationwide from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $5,900 and $7,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki 2005-2006 model year mule 600 utility vehicles?
Consumers with recalled utility vehicles were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Kawasaki Utility dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger.
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.