The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12731·Announced 2012-04-26

Kawasaki Recalls Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Occupant Labeling Error

Kawasaki is recalling about 2,000 Teryx recreational off-highway vehicles because they are incorrectly labeled with a higher occupant capacity than is safe, creating an injury or death hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury or death is a potential hazard due to incorrect labeling, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki USA is recalling approximately 2,000 model year 2012 Teryx recreational off-highway vehicles. The affected vehicles are four-wheel recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile-style controls. Specific model types include the Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4x4 LE SGE, and Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport. The model type is printed on the hood of the vehicles, which are available in solid colors green, red, grey, silver, black, and camouflage (khaki).

The recall is being issued because the vehicles have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death hazard. The source text states that no injuries have been reported to date.

The vehicles were sold at Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2011 through March 2012 for between $10,600 and $12,000. Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation. For more information, consumers can contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.