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Product recall · CPSCMarch 15, 2012Serious
Kawasaki USA Utility Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT 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 vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile style controls. Each model has a bench seat, a rollover protection structure and a cargo bed. The vehicles are available in the colors green, red, black and camouflage. The following models are being recalled: MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBERS COLORS MULE 600 KAF400BCF Green MULE 610 4x4 KAF400ACF Red or Green MULE 610 4x4 XC KAF400DCF or KAF400ECF Black or Camouflage The brand name appears on the sides and tailgate of the cargo bed and the model name appears on the sides of the front cowl. The model number can be found on a label under the seat, which flips up. The abbreviation "4WD" also appears on the sides of the of the cargo bed of the 610 models.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,900
- Recall date
- March 15, 2012
- Made or distributed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Kawasaki has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2011 to February 2012 for between $6,700 and $8,200.
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 USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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