Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles

The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of t…

Recall #: 06525
Affected scope: About 15,200

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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recall involves Kawasaki 2005-2006 model year KAF400 Mule 600 Utility Vehicles. These….

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. in January 11, 2006. Reason: The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation…. Remedy: Consumers with recalled utility vehicles were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers…. Verify recall #06525 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation….

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agency class: January 11, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06525 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 involves Kawasaki 2005-2006 model year KAF400 Mule 600 Utility Vehicles. These models are off-road utility vehicles available in red, green, or camouflage livery. They have "Kawasaki" on the side of the cargo bed and "Mule" on the side of the front cowling.

Reason for recall

The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers with recalled utility vehicles were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Kawasaki Utility dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

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	06525
Date reported	January 11, 2006
Date initiated	January 11, 2006
Recalling firm	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 15,200
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 with recalled utility vehicles were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immedi…

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 11, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06525.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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