The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19777·Announced 2019-09-04

Kawasaki Recalls Teryx and Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles for Steering Defect

Kawasaki is recalling about 2,600 Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles because an incorrect joint assembly can cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.

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 control loss) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. is recalling approximately 2,600 model year 2019 and 2020 Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recall involves specific models including the KRF800 and KRT800 series in various colors and styles. The vehicles were sold by Kawasaki dealers nationwide from March 2019 through August 2019 for prices between $13,000 and $17,000.

The recall is being issued because an incorrect joint assembly can cause a loss of steering control, which poses crash and injury hazards. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized 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
Teryx® and Teryx4™ recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., Lincoln, Neb.
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
2,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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