The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10750·Announced 2010-08-05

Kawasaki Recalls 2010 KLX110 Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Ignition Switch Hazard

Kawasaki is recalling about 4,000 2010 KLX110 off-road motorcycles because a faulty ignition switch housing can allow water entry, causing the electric starter to activate unintentionally.

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 source explicitly states that the defect poses a 'serious hazard of injury or death' but also confirms that 'No injuries have been reported.' This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' which corresponds to a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. is recalling approximately 4,000 2010 model year KLX110CAF and KLX110DAF off-road motorcycles. These vehicles were sold in green with "Kawasaki" written on the sides of the fuel tank. They were distributed through Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2009 through February 2010 for approximately $2,100.

The recall is due to a faulty housing for the ignition switch that can allow water to enter the component. This water intrusion can cause the electric starter to activate unintentionally, posing a serious hazard of injury or death. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Kawasaki Motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair. The company has attempted to contact all known users. For more information, consumers can contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kawasaki 2010 KLX110 Off-Road Motorcycles
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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