Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard

These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering contr…

Recall #: 06582
Affected scope: About 400 units

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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recall involves Kawasaki MULE 3000 (KAF620-G), MULE 3010 4x4 (KAF620-E/H), MULE 3010 ….

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. in September 27, 2006. Reason: These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break whil…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local …. Verify recall #06582 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break whil….

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agency class: September 27, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06582 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 MULE 3000 (KAF620-G), MULE 3010 4x4 (KAF620-E/H), MULE 3010 Trans4x4 (KAF620-J/K) and MULE 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 (KAF950-C) models. These are 4-wheel off-highway vehicles featuring side-by-side seating for two or four people, and automotive-style controls.

Reason for recall

These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary.

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	06582
Date reported	September 27, 2006
Date initiated	September 27, 2006
Recalling firm	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 400 units
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 MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointme…

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 27, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06582.

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