Kawasaki Teryx4 and Teryx5 H2 drive converter sheaves can break

Plain-English summary

Model year 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles with model numbers KRT1000D, KRT1000F and KRT1000G are being recalled. Each unit has a unique VIN located on the right rear of the main frame underneath the rear fender and above the rear wheel. About 3,585 units are affected.

The drive converter sheave can break in certain circumstances, resulting in metal fragments being discharged within the engine compartment and surrounding area, posing impact and injury hazards. Kawasaki has received 19 reports of incidents involving drive converter sheave breakage. No injuries have been reported.

The vehicles were sold by authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2025 to January 2026 for between $37,200 and $43,700.

Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair, in which a technician will replace the moveable clutch sheave assembly, install a clutch cover guard and reprogram the vehicle.

The recalled product

Product

Model Year 2026 Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles

Manufacturer

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

Category

Vehicle — Recreational off-road vehicle

Hazard

• component-failure
• drive-converter-sheave
• metal-fragments
• stop-use-advisory

Affected units

3,585

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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