Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall 06515 · Dec 8, 2005 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
21,900
units affected
21,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06515
- Date
- Dec 8, 2005
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 21,900
- Product
- Kawasaki 2005 model year Brute Force ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves Kawasaki 2005 model year KVF750-A1 and KVF750-B1 Brute Force ATVs. These models are 750cc V-twin All Terrain Vehicles available in Red, Green, Yellow, and Camouflage colorings. They have "Kawasaki" and "Brute Force" on the sides of the bodywork below the handlebars, and "V-Twin 750" on the sides of the rear fenders.
What can happen
Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider.
The fix
Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received about 140 reports of tie rod problems, resulting in four reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2004 through November 2005 for between $7,600 and $7,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki 2005 model year brute force atvs?
Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death 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.