CPSC recall 16-221, announced July 7, 2016, covers Kawasaki Motors Mule Pro side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (about 25,000 units). The front floor cover can be punctured by a foreign object, posing an injury hazard to riders. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local authorized 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
4-WHEELKAF820AFF/LKAF820AGF/LKAF820AHF/LKAF820BFF/LKAF820BGF/LKAF820BHF/LKAF820CFF/LKAF820CGF/LKAF820CHF/LKAF820DFF/LKAF820DGF/LKAF820DHF/LKAF820JGF/LKAF820JHF/LKAF820EGF/LKAF820EHF/LKAF820FGF/LKAF820FHF/LKAF820GGF/LKAF820GHF/LKAF820HGF/LKAF820HHF/LKAF1000AGFKAF1000AHFKAF1000BGFKAF1000BHFKAF1000CGFKAF1000CHFKAF1000DGFKAF1000DHFKAF1000EGFKAF1000EHFKAF1000FGFKAF1000FHFCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 4-WHEEL, KAF820AFF/L, KAF820AGF/L, KAF820AHF/L, KAF820BFF/L, KAF820BGF/L, KAF820BHF/L, KAF820CFF/L, KAF820CGF/L, KAF820CHF/L, KAF820DFF/L, KAF820DGF/L, KAF820DHF/L, KAF820JGF/L, KAF820JHF/L, KAF820EGF/L, KAF820EHF/L, KAF820FGF/L, KAF820FHF/L, KAF820GGF/L, KAF820GHF/L, KAF820HGF/L, KAF820HHF/L, KAF1000AGF, KAF1000AHF, KAF1000BGF, KAF1000BHF, KAF1000CGF, KAF1000CHF, KAF1000DGF and 5 more.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The recall involves 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The recalled models are 4-wheel side-by-side seating for three to six people and automotive style controls. The vehicles come in various colors. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the steel frame between the right front lower A-arm mounts. 2015 2016 2017 Model Name Model Code Model Name Model Code Model Name Model Code MULE PRO-FXT™ KAF820AFF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ KAF820AGF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ KAF820AHF/L MULE PRO-FX™EPS KAF820BFF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS KAF820BGF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS KAF820BHF/L MULE PRO-FXT™EPS LE KAF820CFF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS LE KAF820CGF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS LE KAF820CHF/L MULE PRO-FXT™EPS Camo KAF820DFF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS Camo KAF820DGF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS Camo KAF820DHF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ Ranch Edition KAF820JGF/L MULE PRO-FXT™ Ranch Edition KAF820JHF/L MULE PRO-FX™ KAF820EGF/L MULE PRO-FX™ KAF820EHF/L MULE PRO-FX™ EPS KAF820FGF/L MULE PRO-FX™ EPS KAF820FHF/L MULE PRO-FX™EPS LE KAF820GGF/L MULE PRO-FX™EPS LE KAF820GHF/L MULE PRO-FX™EPS Camo KAF820HGF/L MULE PRO-FX™EPS Camo KAF820HHF/L MULE PRO-DXT™ KAF1000AGF MULE PRO-DXT™ KAF1000AHF MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS KAF1000BGF MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS KAF1000BHF MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS LE KAF1000CGF MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS LE KAF1000CHF MULE PRO-DX™ KAF1000DGF MULE PRO-DX™ KAF1000DHF MULE PRO-DX™ EPS KAF1000EGF MULE PRO-DX™ EPS KAF1000EHF MULE PRO-DX™ EPS LE KAF1000FGF MULE PRO-DX™ EPS LE KAF1000FHF
Why it was recalled
The front floor cover can be punctured by a foreign object, posing an injury hazard to riders.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received two reports of debris coming up from the floor cover, including one report of debris striking an operator's leg.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. of Foothill Ranch, CA.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 16-221
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Kawasaki dealers nationwide from July 2014 through June 2016 for between $12,000 and $16,900.
Mule Pro side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational off-highway vehicles
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" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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