Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported June 28, 2007
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.
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in w… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif. in June 28, 2007. Reason: The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This c…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dea…. Verify recall #07561 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This c….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07561 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #07561) was formally reported on June 28, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 6,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 6,000
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a free replacement fuel tank.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07561 |
| Date reported | June 28, 2007 |
| Date initiated | June 28, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 6,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of a fre…
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