Kawasaki recalls 2012-2013 Teryx4 4x4 off-road vehicles due to floor boards allowing debris to protrude into footrests, risking operator and front passenger injury. Affected models include non-EPS, EPS, and EPS LE styles with specific color and trim variations.
The vehicle's floor boards can allow a stick or other debris to break through and protrude into the foot rest area, posing an injury hazard to the operator and front passenger.
Kawasaki is recalling 2012 and 2013 Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles because their floor boards can let sticks or debris break through and stick out into the footrest area, potentially causing injury to the driver and front passenger. This recall affects vehicles with specific model styles and colors as detailed in the notice.
The floor boards in these vehicles can allow sticks or other debris to break through and protrude into the footrest area. This creates a risk of injury to the operator and front passenger when the vehicle is in motion, as the protruding debris could cause a foot injury or slip.
Owners of 2012 and 2013 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 off-highway vehicles with non-EPS, EPS, or EPS LE styles are affected. Riders and front passengers are most at risk due to the potential for debris to protrude into footrest areas.
Check for the model name 'Teryx4' on the driver's side of the hood. 2012 models were sold in blue, camouflage, green, red, and yellow. 2013 models were sold in black, camouflage, green, red, white, and yellow. EPS models (except camouflage) show 'EPS' on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors.
Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles to prevent potential injury from protruding debris.
Schedule a free repair with an authorized Kawasaki dealer to install floor board guards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact and authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair, consisting of the installation of floor board guards.
2012 and 2013 models.
Blue, camouflage, green, red, and yellow.
EPS models (except camouflage) show 'EPS' on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors.
No action is needed if your vehicle is not in the recall list.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kawasaki to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1820 — Kawasaki Recreational off-highway vehicles Hello, I own a Recreational off-highway vehicles that is covered by recall 1820 from Kawasaki. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact and authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair, consisting of the installation of floor board guards. 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.
