Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-09-06). Hazards: fire. Models: 300. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17218 |
| Published | 2017-09-06 |
| Last updated | 2017-09-06 |
| Products | Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Kawasaki |
| Firms | Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan (manufacturer); Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. (importer); Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Model numbers | 300 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300. |
Description
This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.
Hazard
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.
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