The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·17204·Announced 2017-08-10

Kawasaki Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Kawasaki is recalling approximately 15,000 KFX50 and KFX90 all-terrain vehicles because a leaking fuel tap poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 recall involves a fire hazard (risk-of-harm product) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki is recalling approximately 15,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to a fire hazard. The recall involves 2013-2017 KFX50 and 2012-2017 KFX90 models. These four-wheeled, single-seater vehicles were sold in various colors by Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $2,600.

The fuel tap on the recalled ATVs can leak, which poses a fire hazard. The firm has received 18 reports of fuel leakage from the fuel tap, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki for a free repair. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender, and the vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the front of the steel frame behind the bumper. Consumers can contact Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Category
Consumer Product — All-Terrain Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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