Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard
Recall 06582 · Sep 27, 2006 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06582
- Date
- Sep 27, 2006
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves Kawasaki MULE 3000 (KAF620-G), MULE 3010 4x4 (KAF620-E/H), MULE 3010 Trans4x4 (KAF620-J/K) and MULE 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 (KAF950-C) models. These are 4-wheel off-highway vehicles featuring side-by-side seating for two or four people, and automotive-style controls.
What can happen
These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers sold these MULE utility vehicles from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki mule utility vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary.
What is the hazard?
These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.
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.