Kawasaki Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Recall 12745 · Aug 22, 2012 · Kawasaki
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12745
- Date
- Aug 22, 2012
- Company
- Kawasaki
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled vehicles are 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles in the following styles: 750, 750 EPS and 750 EPS LE. The four-wheel drive recreational off-highway vehicles have side-by-side seating for four people and automobile style controls. The vehicles are sold in red, camouflage, green, blue and yellow colors. The model name "Teryx4" appears on the driver's side of the hood. The style name does not appear on the 750 version. For all colors of the 750 EPS except camouflage, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors. On the 750 EPS LE, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near top front corner of the doors and "LE" appears on the hood on the driver's side.
What can happen
The steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, resulting in the loss of steering and braking, posing a risk of injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through July 2012 for about $13,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles?
Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, resulting in the loss of steering and braking, posing a risk 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.