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Product Recall Number: 06-582

Why was Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles recalled?

These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash resulting in injury or death.

Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles
Here's product recall specific data for Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles.

  • Product Recall Number: 06-582

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-09-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles

  • 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 400 Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles. These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash resulting in injury or death.Name of Product: Kawasaki MULE utility vehiclesUnits: About 400 unitsDistributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.Hazard: These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash resulting in injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.Description: The recall involves Kawasaki MULE 3000 (KAF620-G), MULE 3010 4x4 (KAF620-E/H), MULE 3010 Trans4x4 (KAF620-J/K) and MULE 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 (KAF950-C) models. These are 4-wheel off-highway vehicles featuring side-by-side seating for two or four people, and automotive-style controls.Sold by: Kawasaki dealers sold these MULE utility vehicles from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact your local Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday thru Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawasaki.com.

  • Hazard Description: These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash resulting in injury or death.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Inspect, Replace

  • Units: About 400 units

  • Incidents: Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary.

  • Sold At: Kawasaki dealers sold these MULE utility vehicles from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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