The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08589·Announced 2008-06-26

Kawasaki Recalls 2008 KFX 50 and 90 Youth ATVs for Throttle Defect

Kawasaki is recalling approximately 6,000 2008 KFX 50 and KFX 90 youth ATVs because the throttle may fail to return to idle, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (loss of vehicle control) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. is recalling approximately 6,000 2008 model year KFX 50 and KFX 90 youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves green or white ATVs with black trim, where the model name is located on either side below the handlebars. These vehicles were sold at Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for approximately $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90).

The recall is due to a defect where the throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This malfunction could result in a loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. For additional 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, or visit www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
2008 Model Year KFX 50 and KFX 90 Youth ATVs
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Affected units
6,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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