The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·01037·Announced 2000-11-21

Kawasaki Recalls 2000 KX65 Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Cracking

Kawasaki is recalling about 4,000 2000 KX65 off-road motorcycles because a frame component can crack and fail, potentially causing a crash and injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame failure) with reported injuries including broken bones, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. is recalling approximately 4,000 KX65 Model Year 2000 off-road motorcycles. These small, two-wheel motocross vehicles were sold nationwide by Kawasaki dealers from November 1999 through October 2000 for about $2,700. The recalled motorcycles have lime green fenders and bodywork with large "Kawasaki" decals. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the frame behind the front fork, with the last four digits ranging between 0001 and 6668.

The recall is due to a defect where a frame down tube can crack below the steering head. If the down tube fails, the frame can fail, causing the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash. Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames cracking on these motorcycles. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.

Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately. They should call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Registered owners will be notified by mail directly by Kawasaki. For more information, consumers can contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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