Kawasaki Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-04-29 · 14731
Hazards
The camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen and come off causing the engine to lock and stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Recall
Number
14731
Date
2014-04-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Off-Road Motorcycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Kawasaki authorized dealers nationwide from July 2013 through March 2014 for about $2,300 to $2,500.
Distributor(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Thailand
Description
This recall involves model year 2014 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles have a 110 cubic centimeter engine, a green fuel tank, shroud cover and fenders, a black seat and white side covers. "Kawasaki" is on both sides of the shroud cover. Model numbers are on both side covers directly beneath the seat. KLX110 models have an automatic clutch, a shift pedal and no clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 27 inches. KLX110L models have a manual clutch, a shift pedal and a clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 29 inches. The emission label located below the handlebar and behind the number plate on the steering head states that it is a 2014 model.