Safety regulator, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 04501 · Oct 7, 2003 · Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA
75,000
units affected
75,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04501
- Date
- Oct 7, 2003
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA
- Units affected
- 75,000
- Product
- Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 units, with model years between 1997 and 2000. The ATVs come in green or red and have the words, "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle, "300" or "400" printed on the left side, and "4x4" printed on the side of the seat (for the 4-wheel drive models only).
What can happen
The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki prairie all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.
What is the hazard?
The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
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.