CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Vehicle Accident
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 7, 2003

CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs

The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 units, with model years between 1997 and 2000. The ATVs come in green or red and have the words, "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle, "300" or "400" printed on the left side, and "4x4" printed on the side of the seat (for the 4-wheel drive models only).

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.

Contact Information

For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100.
Injuries
Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.
Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Recall Number
04501

Product Information

Product Name
Kawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Product Type
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer Name
Kawasaki
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 802-9381
Website www.kawasaki.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com