CPSC recall · Reported September 6, 2017
Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan recalled This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recal….
Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan in September 6, 2017. Reason: The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedul…. Verify recall #17218 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- September 6, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17218 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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Product description
This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.
Reason for recall
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17218 |
| Date reported | September 6, 2017 |
| Date initiated | September 6, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 20,000 |
| 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 recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
- Check the recall number (17218) 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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