The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·19728·Announced 2019-03-14

Kawasaki Recalls Mule Pro-MX Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Kawasaki is recalling about 2,600 Mule Pro-MX off-highway utility vehicles because oil cooler hoses and fuel tank cap gaskets can fail, causing fuel leaks and fire hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel leak) with seven reported instances of vehicles catching fire and being damaged, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (structural vehicle defect or significant property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling approximately 2,600 2019 Mule Pro-MX off-highway utility vehicles, including the 700 EPS, 700 EPS LE, and 700 Camo EPS models. These four-wheel vehicles were sold in camo, green, red, and white, featuring side-by-side seating for two and automotive-style controls. The vehicles were sold at Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2018 through February 2019 for approximately $12,000.

The recall is issued because the vehicle's oil cooler hoses can separate and the fuel tank cap gasket can crack. These defects allow fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard. Kawasaki has received seven reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.Kawasaki.com and click on “Recalls.”

The recalled product

Product
Kawasaki Mule™ Pro-MX™ off-highway utility vehicles
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Highway Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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