Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published March 19, 2020
Kawasaki MULE PRO Utility Vehicles: Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard Recall
Kawasaki recalls 2015-2020 MULE PRO off-highway utility vehicles due to fuel leaks and fire risks from exhaust and breather hose issues. Affected models include MULE PRO-FX, MULE PRO-FXR, and MULE PRO-FXT series.
Kawasaki is recalling 2015 through 2020 MULE PRO off-highway utility vehicles because debris can ignite on the exhaust manifold and frozen water can block the breather hose, causing oil leaks and fire hazards. Owners should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3129-kawasaki-mule-pro-utility-vehicles-fuel-leak-and-fire-hazard.
“Kawasaki MULE PRO Utility Vehicles: Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3129-kawasaki-mule-pro-utility-vehicles-fuel-leak-and-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8781 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Off-Highway-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fuel-Leak-Fire-Hazards-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 19, 2020, that Kawasaki USA is recalling model year 2015 through 2020 MULE PRO-FX, MULE PRO-FXR and MULE PRO-FXT off-highway utility vehicles due to fire hazards. Owners should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from July 2014 through December 2019
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers can also call Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.Kawasaki.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
The hazard
Debris can ignite on the vehicle's exhaust manifold, and frozen water can block the breather hose allowing oil to leak, posing a fire hazard. Kawasaki has received 165 reports of oil leakage and 84 reports of vehicles catching on fire, resulting in three injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. has issued four other recalls since March 19, 2020. Recent brand recalls include a July 25, 2024 fire hazard alert for Mule PRO 1000 Utility Vehicles and April 22, 2021 recalls for BRUTE FORCE 750 ATVs and Teryx ROVs due to loose fuel pump bolts. Other recent recalls of similar products include a June 11, 2026 drive converter sheave breakage risk for Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 models, an August 20, 2026 brake failure risk for GASGAS & Husqvarna off-road motorcycles, and a May 21, 2026 crash and burn risk for the Lil Pick Up Sierra 125U ATV.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the brand name 'Kawasaki' on the cargo box and 'Mule Pro' printed on the front fenders. The vehicle has four wheels, side-by-side seating for three to six people, and automotive-style controls. Model years range from 2015 to 2020 with specific VIN ranges listed in the recall.
Brand
Kawasaki
Product
Kawasaki MULE PRO off-highway utility vehicles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles to prevent fire hazards.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair for the affected vehicles.
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. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Kawasaki dealers nationwide from July 2014 through December 2019 for between $12,000 and $18,000.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Kawasaki
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kawasaki to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8781 — Kawasaki MULE PRO Utility Vehicles: Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard Recall
Hello,
I own a Kawasaki MULE PRO Utility Vehicles: Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard Recall that is covered by recall 8781 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. 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.
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.
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