Kawasaki Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 ATVs for Steering Control Hazard

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling approximately 9,000 units of the 2007 model year KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves the KSF50B7F (KFX50) and KSF90A7F (KFX90) models, which are 50cc and 90cc vehicles designed for operators aged 6 and older and 12 and older, respectively. These ATVs were sold at Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $1,700 and $2,150.

The recall is due to a defect where the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause these nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard that can result in injury or death. Kawasaki has received 10 reports of nuts loosening on these components, with one incident resulting in a consumer losing steering control and receiving a minor injury.

Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service. For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki Customer Service Department at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product

Kawasaki 2007 model year KFX®50 and KFX®90 ATVs

Category

Vehicle — ATV

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• crash

Affected units

9,000

Distribution

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