October
7, 2003
Name
of Product: Kawasaki
Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Units:
75,000
Manufacturer:
Kawasaki
Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Lincoln, Neb.
Hazard:
The lower
front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a
loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
Description: The recalled Kawasaki ATVs
include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400
models, which were manufactured between 1997 and 2000. The ATVs come in green
or red and have the words, "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed
on each side of the vehicle, "300" or "400" printed on the
left side, and ""4x4" printed on the side of the seat (for the
4-wheel drive models only).
Sold
at: Authorized
Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs from September 1996 through December
2000 for between $4,500 and $6,100.
Manufactured
In: U.S.A.
Remedy:
Consumers
should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to
schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or
repair of damaged parts.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the Kawasaki Web site at http://www.kawasaki.com/community/recall.html.