2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC Recall #03-521 — February 7, 2003
Product
2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 732 of the 2003 model year All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).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. Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $1799.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering column.
Units Affected
732
Sold At
Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $1,799.