CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-06-30). Hazards: crash. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03542 |
| Published | 2003-06-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-15 |
| Product category | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products | Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs |
| Firm named in the title | Kawasaki Motor Corp. |
| Firms | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect |
| Sold | Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from March 2003 through June 2003, for about $6,500. |
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and 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.
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