CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-11-21 · 01037
Hazards
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.
Recall
Number
01037
Date
2000-11-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700.
Description
These KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on their frame behind the front fork. Recalled motorcycles carry VIN numbers with the last four digits between 0001 and 6668. The motorcycles are small, two-wheel, off-road motocross competition vehicles designed for rough terrain. The fenders and bodywork are lime green with large "Kawasaki" decals on each side.