August 2, 2005
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kawasaki Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 155,000
Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the
steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage,
wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in
injury or death.
Note: Kawasaki previously recalled the Prairie 700 4x4 in March 2005
because the age recommendation warning label was missing.
Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint
separation which could result in loss of steering control. Three
injuries have been reported.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866)
802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
visit their Web site at www.kawasaki.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05237.html
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kawasaki Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 155,000
Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the
steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage,
wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in
injury or death.
Note: Kawasaki previously recalled the Prairie 700 4x4 in March 2005
because the age recommendation warning label was missing.
Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint
separation which could result in loss of steering control. Three
injuries have been reported.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866)
802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
visit their Web site at www.kawasaki.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05237.html
