Product Recall Number: 03-542
Why was Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs recalled?
The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.
Product Recall Number: 03-542
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-06-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 All-Terrain Vehicles. The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.Name of product: Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVsUnits: 3,000Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.Hazard: The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries as a result of this hazard.Description: The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission. The green or orange ATVs have "Kawasaki," "KFX700" and "V-Force" written on them.Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from March 2003 through June 2003 for about $6,500.Manufactured in: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is directly notifying owners of these ATVs about this recall.
Hazard Description: The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Inspect, Repair
Units: 3000
Incidents: Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries as a result of this hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Sold At: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from March 2003 through June 2003 for about $6,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed