CPSC recall 12-731, announced April 26, 2012, covers Kawasaki Motors Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (about 2,000 units). The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. 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 vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheel recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people, automobile style controls, with model types Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4x4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport. The model type is printed on the hood of the vehicles. The recalled vehicles are available in the solid colors green, red, grey, silver, black and camouflage (khaki).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None
Official remedy
Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 12-731
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2011 through March 2012 for between $10,600 and $12,000.
- Distributor
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit the firm's website at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly.
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