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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recalled June 28, 2007 · CPSC recall 07561 · Kawasaki Motors
Hazard
The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank.
Units
About 6,000
Incidents / injuries
Kawasaki has received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank.
Contact
Call Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com
Product
Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Distributed by
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7400.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →