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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles

Recalled November 21, 2000 · CPSC recall 01037 · Kawasaki Motors

Recalled Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycle

Hazard

A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Units

About 4,000

Incidents / injuries

Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.

Description

These KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on their frame behind the front fork. Recalled motorcycles carry VIN numbers with the last four digits between 0001 and 6668. The motorcycles are small, two-wheel, off-road motocross competition vehicles designed for rough terrain. The fenders and bodywork are lime green with large "Kawasaki" decals on each side.

What to do

Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Contact

For more information about this recall, contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Registered owners of the motorcycles will be notified by mail directly by Kawasaki.

Product

Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles

Manufacturer(s)

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →