CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs

Units: 3,000

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Hazard: The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.

Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries as a result of this hazard.

Description: The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission. The green or orange ATVs have "Kawasaki," "KFX700" and "V-Force" written on them.

Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from March 2003 through June 2003 for about $6,500

Manufactured in: U.S.A.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer, 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 Kawasaki Web site at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is directly notifying owners of these ATVs about this recall.