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Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Utility Vehicles Fire Hazard Recall: Stop Using Now

Kawasaki recalls 2024 Mule PRO 1000 utility vehicles due to fire risk during engine start. Affected models include PRO-FX, PRO-FXR, and PRO-FXT. Consumers must stop use and contact a dealer for free repair.

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Kawasaki is recalling 2024 Mule PRO 1000 off-highway utility vehicles because starting the engine can cause a fire. This affects vehicles sold in specific colors and models with VINs starting with KAT or KAF. If you own one, stop using it immediately to avoid fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1894-kawasaki-mule-pro-1000-utility-vehicles-fire-hazard-recall-stop.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1894-kawasaki-mule-pro-1000-utility-vehicles-fire-hazard-recall-stop · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #10010

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“Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Utility Vehicles Fire Hazard Recall: Stop Using Now.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1894-kawasaki-mule-pro-1000-utility-vehicles-fire-hazard-recall-stop. Based on CPSC recall #10010 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Mule-PRO-1000-Off-Highway-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. recalled 2024 Mule PRO 1000 off-highway utility vehicles due to a fire hazard from improper combustion during engine start-up, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 25, 2024. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer for a free repair.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Kawasaki
  • Product: 2024 Mule PRO-FX™ 1000, PRO-FXR™1000 and PRO-FXT™ 1000 utility vehicles
  • Model Numbers: KAT1000ARFNN/ARFNL, KAF1000LRFNN/LRFNL, KAF1000MRFNN/MRFNL, KAF1000NRFNN/NRFNL, KAT1000BRFNN/BRFNL, KAT1000CRFNN/CRFNL, KAT1000DRFNN/DRFNL
  • VINs: JKAATCA12RB500001, JKAAFCL17RB500001, JKAAFCM19RB500001, JKAAFCN10RB500001, JKAATCB14RB500001, JKAATCC16RB500001, JKAATCD18RB500001
  • Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2023 through April 2024

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. A technician will reprogram the ECU and install a sub-harness on the vehicle. Contact Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls.

The hazard

When starting the engine, improper combustion can occur, posing a fire hazard. Kawasaki has received three reports of fires occurring during engine start up. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. has four other recalls on record since March 19, 2020. Other recent recalls include a fire hazard in 2021 BRUTE FORCE 750 ATVs and Teryx ROVs (April 22, 2021) and a steering crash hazard in MULE PRO Utility Vehicles (March 19, 2020). Similar recent recalls include Lil Pick Up Sierra 125U ATVs with crash and burn risks (May 21, 2026), Kawasaki 2026 Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 vehicles with drive converter sheave breakage risk (June 11, 2026), and FUNTOK Ride-On Trucks with fire and burn hazards (March 26, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the vehicle's owner's manual for the model name and model code. The VIN is on the forward frame rail below the seat. Affected models include 2024 Mule PRO-FX, PRO-FXR, and PRO-FXT 1000 with specific VIN prefixes.

  • Brand
    Kawasaki
  • Product
    2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles to prevent fire risk during engine start.

  2. Contact Dealer for Repair

    Contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair that includes reprogramming the ECU and installing a sub-harness.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. A technician will reprogram the ECU and install a sub-harness on the vehicle. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2023 through April 2024 for between $15,100 and $21,900.”

Sold nationwide.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Kawasaki to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 10010 — Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Utility Vehicles Fire Hazard Recall: Stop Using Now

Hello,

I own a Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Utility Vehicles Fire Hazard Recall: Stop Using Now that is covered by recall 10010 from Kawasaki.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. A technician will reprogram the ECU and install a sub-harness on the vehicle. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #10010 (July 25, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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