Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 05545 · Feb 28, 2005 · Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA
9,500
units affected
9,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05545
- Date
- Feb 28, 2005
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA
- Units affected
- 9,500
- Product
- Kawasaki Brute Force™ 750 4x4i All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include the Brute Force™ 750 4x4i model, which was manufactured between April 26, 2004 and September 10, 2004. The ATVs come in red, green, yellow or camouflage, and have the words "Kawasaki" and "Brute Force" printed on each side of the vehicle's fuel tank. "VTwin 750" is printed on each side of the rear fenders, and "Kawasaki" is embossed on the front grille and rear mud flaps above the rear wheels.
What can happen
On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the rider to crash and suffer injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki has received 14 reports of incidents, with three minor injuries reported at this time.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kawasaki dealers sold the ATVs from July 2004 through early September 2004 for about $7,599.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki brute force™ 750 4x4i all-terrain vehicle (atv)?
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the.
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.