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RECALL NOTICE
CPSC, KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
ANNOUNCE RECALL OF BAYOU 250 ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES
The following product safety recall was voluntarily
conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Product: Kawasaki 2007 model year Bayou 250.
Units: A total of 291.
Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine,
CA.
Hazard: The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the
steering shaft may not have been tightened
sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen
during operation, vehicle steering control can be
affected creating the potential for a crash resulting
in injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received no reports
of incidents or injuries.
Description: The recall involves 2007 model year
Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel all terrain
vehicles marketed as Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are
available in red, green, or white, and the words
“Kawasaki” and “Bayou” are on the sides, and “250” on
the rear fender.
Manufactured: United States
Sold by: Kawasaki dealers nationwide beginning in
September 2006 for $2,999.
What to do: Consumers should stop using the ATV
immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to
make arrangements for repair. The correction will
consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to
the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this
problem at no charge.
Consumers contact: For more information, contact your
local Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at
(866) 802-9381 between 8:30 AM and 4:45 PM Pacific
time, Monday through Friday, or visit the link below.
Click here to find out if your vehicle is affected
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