CPSC recall · Reported April 26, 2012
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death h…
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recalled vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheel recreational off-highway ve….
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. in April 26, 2012. Reason: The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operat…. Remedy: Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant…. Verify recall #12731 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operat….
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- April 26, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12731 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
The recalled vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheel recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people, automobile style controls, with model types Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4x4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport. The model type is printed on the hood of the vehicles. The recalled vehicles are available in the solid colors green, red, grey, silver, black and camouflage (khaki).
Reason for recall
The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12731 |
| Date reported | April 26, 2012 |
| Date initiated | April 26, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 2,000 |
| 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 will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install …
- Check the recall number (12731) 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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