The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06582·Announced 2006-09-27

Kawasaki Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Steering Knuckle Defect

Kawasaki is recalling about 400 MULE utility vehicles because improperly manufactured steering knuckles could break, causing loss of steering control and a crash.

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 vehicle defect (steering knuckles) that could cause loss of steering control and a crash, resulting in injury or death. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling about 400 MULE utility vehicles, including the MULE 3000, MULE 3010 4x4, MULE 3010 Trans4x4, and MULE 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 models. These are 4-wheel off-highway vehicles featuring side-by-side seating for two or four people and automotive-style controls.

The recall is due to a defect where the vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles. These knuckles could break while the vehicle is in operation, which can cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash, potentially causing injury or death. Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to this defect.

The affected vehicles were sold by Kawasaki dealers from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800. Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary. 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
Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · loss of steering

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