CPSC recall 05-545, announced February 28, 2005, covers Kawasaki Brute Force™ 750 4x4i All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) (about 9,500 units). On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. The notice cites 14 incident reports and 3 injuries. Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. Recall contact: call (866) 802-9381.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include the Brute Force™ 750 4x4i model, which was manufactured between April 26, 2004 and September 10, 2004. The ATVs come in red, green, yellow or camouflage, and have the words "Kawasaki" and "Brute Force" printed on each side of the vehicle's fuel tank. "VTwin 750" is printed on each side of the rear fenders, and "Kawasaki" is embossed on the front grille and rear mud flaps above the rear wheels.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the rider to crash and suffer injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received 14 reports of incidents, with three minor injuries reported at this time.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA of Lincoln, Neb.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-545
- Units
- About 9,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kawasaki dealers sold the ATVs from July 2004 through early September 2004 for about $7,599.
Kawasaki Brute Force™ 750 4x4i All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
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