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Product Recall Number: 07-561

Why was Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) recalled?

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.

Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Here's product recall specific data for Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV).

  • Product Recall Number: 07-561

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-06-27

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

  • 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 6,000 Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV). 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.Name of Product: Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)Units: About 6,000Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.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.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.Sold by: Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7,400.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of free replacement fuel tank.Consumer 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 6,000

  • Incidents: Kawasaki has received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of free replacement fuel tank.

  • Sold At: Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7,400.

  • 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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