CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank.
Contact Information
Call Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7400.
Injuries
Kawasaki has received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
07561
Product Information
Product Name
Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Product Type
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Number of Units
About 6,000
Distributed By
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States