Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
Recall 01037 · Nov 21, 2000 · Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01037
- Date
- Nov 21, 2000
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
These KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on their frame behind the front fork. Recalled motorcycles carry VIN numbers with the last four digits between 0001 and 6668. The motorcycles are small, two-wheel, off-road motocross competition vehicles designed for rough terrain. The fenders and bodywork are lime green with large "Kawasaki" decals on each side.
What can happen
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki kx65 model year 2000 motorcycles?
Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury 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.