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Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard

Reported: March 15, 2012 Initiated: March 15, 2012 #12727

Product Description

The vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile style controls. Each model has a bench seat, a rollover protection structure and a cargo bed. The vehicles are available in the colors green, red, black and camouflage. The following models are being recalled: MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBERS COLORS MULE 600 KAF400BCF Green MULE 610 4x4 KAF400ACF Red or Green MULE 610 4x4 XC KAF400DCF or KAF400ECF Black or Camouflage The brand name appears on the sides and tailgate of the cargo bed and the model name appears on the sides of the front cowl. The model number can be found on a label under the seat, which flips up. The abbreviation "4WD" also appears on the sides of the of the cargo bed of the 610 models.

Reason for Recall

The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,900
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-due-to-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile style controls. Each model has a bench seat, a rollover protection structure and a cargo bed. The vehicles are available in the colors green, red, black and camouflage. The following models are being recalled: MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBERS COLORS MULE 600 KAF400BCF Green MULE 610 4x4 KAF400ACF Red or Green MULE 610 4x4 XC KAF400DCF or KAF400ECF Black or Camouflage The brand name appears on the sides and tailgate of the cargo bed and the model name appears on the sides of the front cowl. The model number can be found on a label under the seat, which flips up. The abbreviation "4WD" also appears on the sides of the of the cargo bed of the 610 models.. Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.. Units affected: About 3,900.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 15, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12727.

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