CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs

A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering contro…

Recall #: 05237
Affected scope: About 155,000

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Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recall includes 2001 through 2005 Prairie and Brute Force Kawasaki ATVs. The followin….

CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. in August 2, 2005. Reason: A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can resu…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawas…. Verify recall #05237 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can resu….

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agency class: August 2, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05237 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall includes 2001 through 2005 Prairie and Brute Force Kawasaki ATVs. The following Kawasaki ATV models are included in this recall: Prairie 300, Prairie 300 4x4, Prairie 360, Prairie 360 4x4, Prairie 400, Prairie 400 4x4, Prairie 650 4x4, Prairie 700 4x4, and Brute Force 650 4x4. The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the frame of the ATV. "Prairie" or "Brute Force" is printed on each side of the vehicle's gas tank.

Reason for recall

A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Kawasaki about the recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05237
Date reported	August 2, 2005
Date initiated	August 2, 2005
Recalling firm	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 155,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free rep…

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 2, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05237.

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