Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Recall 07504 · Oct 19, 2006 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA
291
units affected
291
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07504
- Date
- Oct 19, 2006
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA
- Units affected
- 291
- Product
- Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All Terrain Vehicles
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel ATVs sold under the brand name Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are available in red, green, or white, and the words "Kawasaki" and "Bayou" are on the sides, and "250" on the rear fender.
What can happen
The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki 2007 model year bayou 250 all terrain vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.
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.