Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 02511 · Dec 18, 2001 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC)
790
units affected
790
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02511
- Date
- Dec 18, 2001
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC)
- Units affected
- 790
- Product
- 2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves the 2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATV. The ATV model has the identification "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" on both sides of the bodywork.
What can happen
The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to determine if the vehicle is part of the recall. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between May 1, 2001 through May 25, 2001, for $6,999.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2002 model kawasaki kv650 "prairie" atvs?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to determine if the vehicle is part of the recall. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.
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.