Kawasaki Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-04-29). Hazards: crash. About 611 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14731 |
| Published | 2014-04-29 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-16 |
| Product category | Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles |
| Products | Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Firm named in the title | Kawasaki |
| Firms | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 611 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Kawasaki authorized dealers nationwide from July 2013 through March 2014 for about $2,300 to $2,500. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2014 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles have a 110 cubic centimeter engine, a green fuel tank, shroud cover and fenders, a black seat and white side covers. "Kawasaki" is on both sides of the shroud cover. Model numbers are on both side covers directly beneath the seat. KLX110 models have an automatic clutch, a shift pedal and no clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 27 inches. KLX110L models have a manual clutch, a shift pedal and a clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 29 inches. The emission label located below the handlebar and behind the number plate on the steering head states that it is a 2014 model.
Hazard
The camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen and come off causing the engine to lock and stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of replacing the camshaft bolts and the camshaft sprocket cover o-ring.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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