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Product recall · CPSCAugust 22, 2012Serious
Kawasaki Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
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What’s wrong
The steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, resulting in the loss of steering and braking, posing a risk of injury or death.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit the firm's website at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly.
The product
The recalled vehicles are 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles in the following styles: 750, 750 EPS and 750 EPS LE. The four-wheel drive recreational off-highway vehicles have side-by-side seating for four people and automobile style controls. The vehicles are sold in red, camouflage, green, blue and yellow colors. The model name "Teryx4" appears on the driver's side of the hood. The style name does not appear on the 750 version. For all colors of the 750 EPS except camouflage, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors. On the 750 EPS LE, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near top front corner of the doors and "LE" appears on the hood on the driver's side.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,000
- Recall date
- August 22, 2012
- Made or distributed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Teryx4
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through July 2012 for about $13,400.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Kawasaki Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard”
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