A voluntary recall has been issued for Kawasaki “all-terrain vehicles due to fire hazard.” Though 18 reports of fuel leaks have been reported to Kawasaki, no one has been hurt so far.
The warmer weather usually finds more people outdoors enjoying the sun and warmth before colder weather arrives. Some find joy in fishing or hiking, while others find relaxation at the beach or tending to an outdoor garden. Some, however, seize the warm summer months as a time to enjoy a ride or two on an ATV. Unfortunately for some ATV owners, a voluntary recall has been issued for Kawasaki “all-terrain vehicles due to fire hazard.” Though 18 reports of fuel leaks have been reported to Kawasaki, no one has been hurt so far.
At the moment the recall includes “2013-2017 KFX50 and 2012-2017 KFX90 Kawasaki” ATVs. The ATVs included in the recall all have four wheels, “seating for one person and were sold in a variety of colors.”
But how can ATV owners tell if they have one of the recalled vehicles? It’s simple. Simply identify the model name printed on the fender and check the vehicle identification number (VIN) up against the following list from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) :
- 2013 KFX50 RGSWA04A8DB100101-RGSWA04A3DB800110
- 2014 KFX50 RGSWA04A6EB100101-RGSWA04A1EB800110
- 2015 KFX50 RGSWA04A4FB100101-RGSWA04A3FBA00106
- 2016 KFX50 RGSWA04A2GB100101-RGSWA04A6GBA00120
- 2017 KFX50 RGSWA04A0HB100101-RGSWA04AXHB800112
- 2017 KFX50 RGSWA04A4HB180101-RGSWA04A7HB180352
- 2012 KFX90 RGSWE07AXCB100101-RGSWE07A1CB100827
- 2013 KFX90 RGSWE07A8DB100101-RGSWE07A3DB800110
- 2014 KFX90 RGSWE07A6EB100101-RGSWE07A7EB800130
- 2015 KFX90 RGSWE07A4FB100101-RGSWE07A0FB500110
- 2016 KFX90 RGSWE07A2GB100101-RGSWE07A8GB800110
- 2017 KFX90RGSWE07A9HBC10101-RGSWE07A2HBC11171
- 2017 KFX90 RGSWE07A0HBD20101-RGSWE07A6HBD20166
Customers who have one of these recalled ATVs should discontinue using them immediately and “contact Kawasaki for a free repair.” Kawasaki representatives can be reached “toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.”
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RECALL ALERT: Kawasaki recalls all-terrain vehicles due to fire hazard
These ATV models are being recalled due to crash, fire hazards
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