Product Recall Number: 17-218

Why was Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) recalled?

The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Here's product recall specific data for Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Product Recall Number: 17-218
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-09-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Description: This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.
Hazard Description: The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 20,000
Incidents: The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
Sold At: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.
Importers: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Manufacturers: Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Distributors: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed