Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 19728 · Mar 14, 2019 · Kawasaki USA
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19728
- Date
- Mar 14, 2019
- Company
- Kawasaki USA
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Kawasaki Mule™ Pro-MX™ off-highway utility vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 2019 Mule Pro MX utility vehicles, models 700 EPS, 700 EPS LE and 700 Camo EPS. The four-wheel, off-highway utility vehicles were sold in camo, green, red and white. They have side by side seating for two people and automotive style controls. Mule Pro MX is printed on the right and left front fender. Kawasaki is printed on the cargo box. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the steel frame between the right, front lower A-arm mounts. Model Model Codes Vin Range MULE PRO-MX EPS KAF700BKF/L RGSW643AXKB120101 through RGSW643A2KB130153 MULE PRO-MX EPS LE KAF700CKF/L RGSW643A0KB140101 through RGSW643AXKB150182 MULE PRO-MX EPS Camo KAF700DKF/L RGSW643A1KB160101 through RGSW643A2KB170135
What can happen
The vehicle's oil cooler hoses can separate and the fuel tank cap gasket can crack allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received seven reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2018 through February 2019 for about $12,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki mule™ pro-mx™ off-highway utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The vehicle's oil cooler hoses can separate and the fuel tank cap gasket can crack allowing fuel to leak, 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.