Kawasaki Recalls Utility Vehicles, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17751 · Jun 20, 2017 · Kawasaki
6,600
units affected
6,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17751
- Date
- Jun 20, 2017
- Company
- Kawasaki
- Units affected
- 6,600
- Product
- Utility vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 2017 Mule™ utility vehicles, Teryx® and Teryx4™ recreational off-highway vicles, and Brute Force® 750 all-t The 2017 Mule utility vehicle is a four-wheel off-highway vehicle with side by side seating for two to six people and automotive style controls. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. For the Mule SX series and the Mule 4000 series, the vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the seat. For the Pro models, the VIN is located on the steel frame between the right front lower A-arm mounts. The 2017 Teryx recreational off-highway vehicle is a four-wheel off-highway vehicle with seating for two or four people and automotive style controls. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. The VIN is located on the steel frame between the right front lower A-arm mounts.The 2017 Brute Force 750 4x4i all-terrain vehicle is a four-wheel off-highway vehicle with seating for one person. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. The VIN is located on the steel frame between the left front lower A-arm mounts. The vehicles were sold in various colors.
What can happen
The fuel gauge retainer can collapse and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Kawasaki for a free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from March 2017 through April 2017 for between $8,000 and $15,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Kawasaki for a free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The fuel gauge retainer can collapse and 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.