Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 10750 · Aug 5, 2010 · Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10750
- Date
- Aug 5, 2010
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Kawasaki 2010 KLX110 Off-Road Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Kawasaki 2010 model year KLX110CAF and KLX110DAF off-road motorcycles. They were sold in green and have Kawasaki written on the sides of the fuel tank.
What can happen
A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Kawasaki Motorcycle dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The company has attempted to contact all known users.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2009 through February 2010 for about $2,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki 2010 klx110 off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Kawasaki Motorcycle dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The company has attempted to contact all known users.
What is the hazard?
A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of 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.