The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14714·Announced 2014-02-14

Kawasaki Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

Kawasaki is recalling approximately 10,000 off-road motorcycles because fuel can leak from the tank, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 fire hazard from a fuel leak, which is a risk-of-harm product issue. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki USA is recalling approximately 10,000 model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles. These motorcycles feature a 110 cubic centimeter engine, a green fuel tank, and specific seat heights depending on the model. The vehicles were sold at Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2009 to January 2014 for approximately $2,100 to $2,350.

The recall is due to a defect where fuel can leak from between the fuel tank and the fuel tap. This leak poses a fire hazard. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is also contacting its customers directly. For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
Off-road motorcycles
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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