RecalledRecall 14-714Published

Kawasaki Motors Off-road motorcycles

Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Hazard
Fire
Units
About 10,000 units
Incidents
None reported
Remedy
See the notice

CPSC recall 14-714, announced February 14, 2014, covers Kawasaki Motors Off-road motorcycles (about 10,000 units). Fuel can leak from between the fuel tank and fuel tap, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 802-9381, or go to www.kawasaki.com.

What to check on the product label

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

Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: KLX110, KLX110L.

Which products are included?

This recall involves model year 2010, 2011 and 2012 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles have a 110 cubic centimeter engine, a green fuel tank, shroud cover and fenders, a black seat and white side covers. "Kawasaki" is on both sides of the shroud cover. Model names and numbers are on both side covers directly beneath the seat. KLX110 models have an automatic clutch, a shift pedal and no clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 27 inches. KLX110L models have a manual clutch, a shift pedal and a clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 29 inches.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Fuel can leak from between the fuel tank and fuel tap, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly.

Product and sales details

Recall number
14-714
Units
About 10,000
Manufactured in
Thailand
Sold at / sales period
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2009 to January 2014 for about $2,100 to $2,350.
Distributor
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Off-road motorcycles

CPSC product type: Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles

Recall contact information

Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasaki.com and click on Recall/Safety Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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