CPSC recall · Reported December 15, 2015
Kawasaki Expands Recall of Teryx and Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Sticks or other debris can break through the vehicle's floor board and protrude into the foot rest area, posing an injury hazard to the operator and front passenger.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recall involves 2012 and 2013 model year Teryx4™ 750 4x4 (four seats) and 2014, 2015,….
Kawasaki Expands Recall of Teryx and Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Inju… was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. in December 15, 2015. Reason: Sticks or other debris can break through the vehicle's floor board and protrude into the foot rest area, posi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized K…. Verify recall #16714 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Sticks or other debris can break through the vehicle's floor board and protrude into the foot rest area, posi….
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- December 15, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16714 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
The recall involves 2012 and 2013 model year Teryx4™ 750 4x4 (four seats) and 2014, 2015, 2016 model year Teryx® 800 4x4 (two seats) and 2014, 2015 and 2016 model year Teryx4 800 4x4 (four seats) recreational off-highway vehicles. These four-wheel off-highway vehicles have automotive style controls and seating for two or four. The Teryx 800 has side-by-side seating for two people, two doors, a roll bar with hand holds and a cargo bed. The Teryx4 750 and Teryx 4 800 have side-by-side seating for four people, four doors, a roll bar with hand holds and a cargo bed. The models come in three different styles: Non-EPS, EPS and EPS LE. The LE style has a roof and aluminum wheels. The model name is printed on the driver's side of the hood or on the left and right front fender. The 2012 Teryx4 750 model comes in blue, camo, green, yellow, and red. The 2013 Teryx4 750 model comes in black, camo, green, red, white, and yellow. The 2014 Teryx4 800 model comes in green, camo, yellow, and orange. The 2015 Teryx4 800 model comes in green, orange, white, camo, and black. The 2016 Teryx4 800 model comes in camo, white, green, red, and gray. The 2014 Teryx 800 model comes in camo, green, and blue. The 2015 Teryx 800 comes in green, white, black and camo. The 2016 Teryx 800 comes in green, gray, camo, and white.
Reason for recall
Sticks or other debris can break through the vehicle's floor board and protrude into the foot rest area, posing an injury hazard to the operator and front passenger.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair, consisting of the installation of floor board guards and replacing damaged floorboards. Consumers with previously repaired vehicles should contact Kawasaki dealers to receive this additional repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16714 |
| Date reported | December 15, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 15, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 19,500 (an additional 11,000 were recalled for the same hazard in July 2014 and 7,000 for a different hazard in August 2012) |
| 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 recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair…
- Check the recall number (16714) 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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