Kawasaki Recalls 2005 KLX110 Off-Highway Motorcycles Due to Rear Shock Defect
Kawasaki is recalling about 1,500 2005 KLX110 off-highway motorcycles because a rear shock absorber defect may cause fluid leaks and instability.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that creates a potential for injury or death, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling about 1,500 2005 model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycles. These small-sized "minicycles" are green and feature "Kawasaki" and "KLX110" identification on the fuel tank. They were manufactured by Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and sold through authorized Kawasaki dealers from July 2004 to the present at a retail price of $1,649.
The recall is due to a defect in the rear shock absorber on some units. The shock may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, which allows fluid to leak. This fluid loss can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, rendering the motorcycle unstable and creating a potential for injury or death. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the rear shock. For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2005 Kawasaki model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycle
- Category
- Vehicle — Off-Highway Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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