CPSC recall 05-552, announced March 14, 2005, covers Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (about 1,140 units). The age recommendation warning label is missing. Consumers have been contacted directly and will receive a free sticker to adhere to their ATV immediately. Recall contact: call (866) 802-9381, or go to www.kawasaki.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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 Prairie™ KVF700-D1 4x4 model, which were manufactured between June 2004 and February 2005. The ATVs come in green and red and have the words "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle's fuel tank.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has not received any reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers have been contacted directly and will receive a free sticker to adhere to their ATV immediately.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA of Lincoln, Neb.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-552
- Units
- About 1,140
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs from late 2004 through February 2005 for about $7,100.
Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
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 or log on to the company's Web site at www.kawasaki.com
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