June 28, 2007

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. All-Terrain Vehicles

Name of Product: Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

Units: About 6,000

Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.

Hazard: The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Description: The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.

Sold by: Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7400.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of free replacement fuel tank.

Consumer Contact: Call Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.kawasaki.com/RecallSafetyInfo/Landing.aspx