buckee Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Kawasaki ATV "RECALL" posted on 08/29/05 Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Kawasaki Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Units: About 155,000 Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. 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. Note: Kawasaki previously recalled the Prairie 700 4x4 in March 2005 because the age recommendation warning label was missing. Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint separation which could result in loss of steering control. Three injuries have been reported. Description: 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. Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2000 through July 2005 for between $4,400 and $7,400. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For more information, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.kawasaki.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Re: ****Kawasaki ATV \"RECALL\"**** Glad I dont have to deal with that becouse I own a Honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: ****Kawasaki ATV \"RECALL\"**** ttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: ****Kawasaki ATV \"RECALL\"**** LOL cant you pin this =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: ****Kawasaki ATV \"RECALL\"**** I've already got this one added to the pinned thread up top, but I thought I'd let this one float around for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: ****Kawasaki ATV \"RECALL\"**** Oh lol kk just wondering. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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