CPSC recall 14-741, announced July 30, 2014, covers Kawasaki Motors Recreational off-highway vehicles (about 11,000 units). The vehicle's floor boards can allow a stick or other debris to break through and protrude into the foot rest area, posing an injury hazard to the operator and front passenger. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact and authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair, consisting of the installation of floor board guards. Recall contact: call (866) 802-9381, or go to www.kawasaki.com.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: TERYX4.
Which products are included?
The recalled vehicles are 2012 and 2013 Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles. The four-wheel drive vehicles have automobile-style controls, side-by-side seating for four people, four doors, a roll bar with hand holds and a cargo bed. The 2012 and 2013 models come in three different styles: non-EPS, EPS and EPS LE. The LE style has a roof and aluminum wheels. The 2012 models were sold in the colors blue, camouflage, green, red and yellow. The 2013 models were sold in the colors black, camouflage, green, red, white and yellow. The model name "Teryx4" is on the driver's side of the hood. For all colors of the EPS model except camouflage, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors. On the 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 vehicle's floor boards can allow a stick or other debris to break through and protrude into the foot rest area, posing an injury hazard to the operator and front passenger.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received four reports of debris breaking through floor boards of the vehicles, including two injuries to riders' toes and thighs.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact and authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair, consisting of the installation of floor board guards.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 14-741
- Units
- About 11,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through July 2014 for about $13,400.
- Distributor
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Recreational off-highway vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Recall contact information
Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8 a.m. and 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.
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