Kawasaki Recalls MULE PRO Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazards

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. is recalling approximately 72,000 model year 2015 through 2020 MULE PRO-FX, MULE PRO-FXR, and MULE PRO-FXT off-highway utility vehicles. These vehicles were sold in various colors and feature side-by-side seating for three to six people. The recall covers vehicles sold by Kawasaki dealers nationwide from July 2014 through December 2019 for between $12,000 and $18,000.

The recall is being issued because debris can ignite on the vehicle's exhaust manifold, and frozen water can block the breather hose, allowing oil to leak. These conditions pose a fire hazard. Kawasaki has received 165 reports of oil leakage and 84 reports of vehicles catching on fire. These incidents resulted in three injuries, including burns to a user's foot, arm, hand, and buttocks, and one incident of smoke inhalation. The company is also aware of more than $131,000 in property damage claims, excluding the cost of damage to the vehicles themselves.

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 to inform them of the recall.

The recalled product

Product

Kawasaki MULE PRO off-highway utility vehicles

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.

Category

Vehicle — Off-Highway Utility Vehicle

Hazard

• fire
• fuel-leak
• burn-injury

Affected units

72,000

Distribution

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