CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-02-07). About 732 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03521 |
| Published | 2003-02-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-08 |
| Product category | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products | 2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. |
| Firms | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 732 |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | 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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering column.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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