CPSC recall · Reported March 15, 2012
Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard.
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif. recalled The vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with….
Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif. in March 15, 2012. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #12727 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- March 15, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12727 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.
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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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12727 |
| Date reported | March 15, 2012 |
| Date initiated | March 15, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 3,900 |
| 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 these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
- Check the recall number (12727) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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