Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 05237 · Aug 2, 2005 · Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
155,000
units affected
155,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05237
- Date
- Aug 2, 2005
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 155,000
- Product
- Kawasaki Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes 2001 through 2005 Prairie and Brute Force Kawasaki ATVs. The following Kawasaki ATV models are included in this recall: Prairie 300, Prairie 300 4x4, Prairie 360, Prairie 360 4x4, Prairie 400, Prairie 400 4x4, Prairie 650 4x4, Prairie 700 4x4, and Brute Force 650 4x4. The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the frame of the ATV. "Prairie" or "Brute Force" is printed on each side of the vehicle's gas tank.
What can happen
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Kawasaki about the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint separation, which could result in loss of steering control. Three injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from August 2000 through July 2005, for between $4,400 and $7,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki model year 2001-2005 prairie and brute force all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Kawasaki about the recall.
What is the hazard?
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result 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.