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U.S. CPSC January 10, 2007 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. |
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2006 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may loosen during operation, causing the operator to lose steering control and crash. |
U.S. CPSC October 7, 2003 |
Kawasaki Recall of ATVs The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2006 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger. |
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2003 |
Kawasaki Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash. |
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2007 |
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles There is a risk of a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft. This could cause the rider to lose control of the ATV and result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2006 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Improperly manufactured steering knuckles could break while the vehicle is in operation, causing a loss of steering control. |
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA Recall of ATVs On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the rider to crash and suffer injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2010 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of Kawasaki Prairie(TM) 700 ATVs The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2008 |
ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2008 |
American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders. |
U.S. CPSC January 31, 2007 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009 |
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008 |
All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard If the cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame breaks, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC March 16, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corporation Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur. |
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005 |
Kolpin Powersports Recall of Youth ATVs Metal-flange locking nuts securing the tie rod assemblies, integral to the steering system on the Youth ATV, can come loose. The resulting unstable steering condition could result in serious injury or death to a rider. |
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2010 |
All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. |
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2007 |
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident. |
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles A safety defect could exist in the transmission that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without operating the reverse assist (lockout) lever. Unintended engagement of reverse gear while moving forward could lock the rear wheels and cause the rider to lose control. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009 |
Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2004 |
American Suzuki Motor Corporation Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger(TM) and Vinson(R) ATVs Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC October 11, 2005 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The drive pulley inner flange could break resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming a projectile. This situation could cause serious injuries or death to the rider or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2007 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The bushing pivot mount boss on the left and right suspension arm may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2004 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is Recalling 2005 Model Off-highway Motorcycles On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for an injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2008 |
ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007 |
Stateside Powersports Recalls to Repair 90cc Youth Model ATVs The ATVs lack adequate tire labeling, tire pressure gauge, adequate stop engine switch and other safety requirements which could result in injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2001 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recall ATVs Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004 |
Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2011 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007 |
Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard The steering posts can break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. This can result in loss of steering control resulting in a crash and/or serious injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005 |
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs In September 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005 |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Recall Reminder for ATVs In February 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of Raptor YFM660R ATVs. Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate resulting in brake fluid aeration and adversely affecting rear brake performance. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002 |
Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2010 |
Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The fuel petcock inserts were made with incorrect material that does not correctly bond the fuel tank and petcock insert, which could allow fuel leakage. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could result. |
U.S. CPSC September 9, 2004 |
Suzuki Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs There are mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC October 1, 2008 |
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury. |
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2005 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Recall of DS650 ATVs The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing which could make the ATV unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle which could cause injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC March 15, 2011 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The regulator/rectifier circuit board can fail and cause the engine to stall during riding due to an insufficient battery charge, increasing the risk of a crash. |
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009 |
Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders. |