Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12727 · Mar 15, 2012 · Kawasaki USA
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12727
- Date
- Mar 15, 2012
- Company
- Kawasaki USA
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile style controls. Each model has a bench seat, a rollover protection structure and a cargo bed. The vehicles are available in the colors green, red, black and camouflage. The following models are being recalled: MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBERS COLORS MULE 600 KAF400BCF Green MULE 610 4x4 KAF400ACF Red or Green MULE 610 4x4 XC KAF400DCF or KAF400ECF Black or Camouflage The brand name appears on the sides and tailgate of the cargo bed and the model name appears on the sides of the front cowl. The model number can be found on a label under the seat, which flips up. The abbreviation "4WD" also appears on the sides of the of the cargo bed of the 610 models.
What can happen
The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2011 to February 2012 for between $6,700 and $8,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, 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.