Product Recall Number: 03-521
Why was 2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) recalled?
There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Product Recall Number: 03-521
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-02-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Description: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 732 of the 2003 model year All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).The Kawasaki "KFX50" is a small four-wheel ATV designed for use by adult-supervised children 6 years of age or older. They are lime green and have "Kawasaki" written on the front, rear, and both sides. Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $1799.
Hazard Description: There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: 732
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering column.
Sold At: Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $1,799.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed