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3 official CPSC notices naming Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), 2001–2003, across sports & outdoors.
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
Every model number named in a Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
4 model numbers
2002 Kawasaki "Bayou" ATVs · 02-515 · 2001
2002 model Kawasaki KV650 "Prairie" ATVs · 02-511 · 2001
3 notices where the recalled products are off-road recreational vehicles.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC)
There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC)
The rear wheel hubs, in the case of the KLF220 and KLF300-B, and the front and rear wheel hubs of the KLF300-C, are held to their respective axles by a castellated nut, that is secured to the axle with a specified torque, then locked in place by a cotter pin. On a limited number of the affected models, the axle nut was not tightened to the proper torque before the cotter pin was inserted. The cotter pin or axle nut failure could cause the hub to come off of the axle shaft, creating the potential for an incident, resulting in injury or death to the rider.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC)
The rear axle on some of these units could have been incorrectly heat-treated. This could allow the rear axle to break, causing a loss of vehicle control and injury.
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 3 recall notices naming Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) consumer products between 2001 and 2003, covering at least 1,882 units.
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced February 7, 2003 (CPSC 03-521).
Off-road recreational vehicles (3).
“CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs” (CPSC 02-511), announced December 18, 2001: about 790 units.
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, 2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (CPSC 03-521), call (866) 802-9381 and go to www.kawasaki.com.