The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16714·Announced 2015-12-15

Kawasaki Recalls Teryx and Teryx4 Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Floorboard Injury Hazard

Kawasaki is expanding a recall for Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles because debris can break through the floorboard, posing an injury risk to riders.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (floorboard integrity) with reported injuries to riders' lower extremities, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki is expanding a recall for approximately 19,500 Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles due to a hazard where sticks or other debris can break through the vehicle's floorboard and protrude into the foot rest area. This defect poses an injury hazard to the operator and front passenger. The recall covers 2012 and 2013 model year Teryx4 750 4x4 vehicles, as well as 2014, 2015, and 2016 model year Teryx 800 4x4 and Teryx4 800 4x4 vehicles. These vehicles were sold nationwide by Kawasaki dealers from November 2011 through November 2015 for between $13,400 and $16,300.

Kawasaki has received 628 incident reports of debris cracking or breaking through the floorboards, including eight reports of injuries to riders' lower extremities. This recall expands on previous actions, with an additional 11,000 units recalled for the same hazard in July 2014 and 7,000 units for a different hazard in August 2012.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The repair consists of installing floor board guards and replacing damaged floorboards. Consumers with previously repaired vehicles should also contact Kawasaki dealers to receive this additional repair. For more information, consumers can contact Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
Teryx recreational off-highway vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
19,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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