CPSC recall 12-745, announced August 22, 2012, covers Kawasaki Motors Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (about 7,000 units). The steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, resulting in the loss of steering and braking, posing a risk of injury or death. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. 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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: TERYX4.
Which products are included?
The recalled vehicles are 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles in the following styles: 750, 750 EPS and 750 EPS LE. The four-wheel drive recreational off-highway vehicles have side-by-side seating for four people and automobile style controls. The vehicles are sold in red, camouflage, green, blue and yellow colors. The model name "Teryx4" appears on the driver's side of the hood. The style name does not appear on the 750 version. For all colors of the 750 EPS except camouflage, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors. On the 750 EPS LE, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near top front corner of the doors and "LE" appears on the hood on the driver's side.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steering gear assembly and front brakes can fail, resulting in the loss of steering and braking, posing a risk of injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
None
Official remedy
Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 12-745
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through July 2012 for about $13,400.
- Distributor
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. and 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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