CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-02-07 · 03521
Hazards
There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Recall
Number
03521
Date
2003-02-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $1799.
Description
The Kawasaki "KFX50" is a small four-wheel ATV designed for use by adult-supervised children 6 years of age or older. They are lime green and have "Kawasaki" written on the front, rear, and both sides.