Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Recall 12731 · Apr 26, 2012 · Kawasaki USA
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12731
- Date
- Apr 26, 2012
- Company
- Kawasaki USA
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheel recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people, automobile style controls, with model types Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4x4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport. The model type is printed on the hood of the vehicles. The recalled vehicles are available in the solid colors green, red, grey, silver, black and camouflage (khaki).
What can happen
The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death hazard.
The fix
Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2011 through March 2012 for between $10,600 and $12,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled teryx recreational off-highway vehicles?
Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation.
What is the hazard?
The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death 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.