Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All-Terrain Vehicles
CPSC Recall #07-504 — October 18, 2006
Product
Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All-Terrain Vehicles
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 291 Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All-Terrain Vehicles. The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.Name of Product: Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All-Terrain VehiclesUnits: 291Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.Hazard: The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries reported.Description: The recall involves 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel ATVs sold under the brand name Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are available in red, green, or white, and the words "Kawasaki" and "Bayou" are on the sides, and "250" on the rear fender.Sold at: Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $3,000.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact your local Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawasaki.com.
Hazard
The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.
Incidents / Injuries
No incidents or injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge.
Units Affected
291
Sold At
Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $3,000.
Manufactured In
United States