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Recalled 2017 KFX50 ATV -
Recalled 2017 KFX90 ATV -
Recalled KFX50 VIN location -
Recalled KFX90 VIN location
The fuel tap can leak, posing a fire hazard.
About 15,000
Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves 2013-2017 KFX50 and 2012-2017 KFX90 Kawasaki all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recalled ATVs have four wheels and seating for one person and were sold in a variety of colors. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the front of the steel frame behind the bumper.
| Model Year | Model | VIN Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A8DB100101-RGSWA04A3DB800110 |
| 2014 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A6EB100101-RGSWA04A1EB800110 |
| 2015 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A4FB100101-RGSWA04A3FBA00106 |
| 2016 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A2GB100101-RGSWA04A6GBA00120 |
| 2017 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A0HB100101-RGSWA04AXHB800112 |
| KFX50 | RGSWA04A4HB180101-RGSWA04A7HB180352 | |
| 2012 | KFX90 | RGSWE07AXCB100101-RGSWE07A1CB100827 |
| 2013 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A8DB100101-RGSWE07A3DB800110 |
| 2014 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A6EB100101-RGSWE07A7EB800130 |
| 2015 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A4FB100101-RGSWE07A0FB500110 |
| 2016 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A2GB100101-RGSWE07A8GB800110 |
| 2017 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A9HBC10101-RGSWE07A2HBC11171 |
| KFX90 | RGSWE07A0HBD20101-RGSWE07A6HBD20166 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki for a free repair.
The firm has received 18 reports of fuel leakage from the fuel tap. No injuries have been reported.
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Related Recalls
The crank can break, due to fatigue fractures, causing the rider to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards.
The high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use, posing fire and crash hazards and risk of serious injury.
The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. The youth ATVs’ mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. The adult ATVs’ service brakes fail to sufficiently stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard, and the handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the adult rider’s body or head impacts the handlebars. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety regulations pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Weight plates above 55 lbs included in the set can dislodge from the 5 lb grip handles, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
The throttle lever on the recalled ATVs can fail to return to the idle position when a driver releases it, and the vehicle could then unexpectedly continue to accelerate, posing a crash hazard.
The vehicle can move when on an incline and “park” is displayed on the digital dash. This can allow the vehicle to roll away, posing a crash hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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