The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12745·Announced 2012-08-22

Kawasaki Recalls Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Steering and Brake Failure

Kawasaki is recalling about 7,000 Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles because the steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death.

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 (steering and brake failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki is recalling approximately 7,000 2012 Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles. The affected models include the 750, 750 EPS, and 750 EPS LE styles. These four-wheel drive vehicles feature side-by-side seating for four people and automobile-style controls. They were sold in red, camouflage, green, blue, and yellow colors.

The recall is being issued because the steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail. This failure results in the loss of steering and braking, which poses a risk of injury or death. The source text states that no injuries have been reported to date.

The vehicles were sold at Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through July 2012 for approximately $13,400. Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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