Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Recall 01065 · Jan 11, 2001 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01065
- Date
- Jan 11, 2001
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame, near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The motorcycles are green with white on the front of the steering column and on each side of the seat.
What can happen
The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles, from May 2000 to November 2000, for between $2,800 and $5,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki 2001 kx series motocross vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
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.