Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17218 · Sep 6, 2017 · Kawasaki
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17218
- Date
- Sep 6, 2017
- Company
- Kawasaki
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.
What can happen
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled brute force 300 all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
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.