Recalls / 2012-03-15

Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard

12727 · Recalled 2012-03-15 · CPSC page

Description

The vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile style controls. Each model has a bench seat, a rollover protection structure and a cargo bed. The vehicles are available in the colors green, red, black and camouflage. The following models are being recalled: MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBERS COLORS MULE 600 KAF400BCF Green MULE 610 4x4 KAF400ACF Red or Green MULE 610 4x4 XC KAF400DCF or KAF400ECF Black or Camouflage The brand name appears on the sides and tailgate of the cargo bed and the model name appears on the sides of the front cowl. The model number can be found on a label under the seat, which flips up. The abbreviation "4WD" also appears on the sides of the of the cargo bed of the 610 models.

Hazards

The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Kawasaki has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Utility Vehicles		About 3,900

Parties

Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide, 700, 200.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit the firm's website at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly.

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Source: CPSC recall 12727. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.