Aug. 10, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — Kawasaki recalled a number of all-terrain vehicles Thursday because the company has received reports of fuel leakage from the fuel tap.
No injuries have been reported, but the leakage can pose a fire hazard. The firm says consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki for a free repair.
Description: This recall involves 2013-2017 KFX50 and 2012-2017 KFX90 Kawasaki all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recalled ATVs have four wheels and seating for one person and were sold in a variety of colors. The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the front of the steel frame behind the bumper.
| Model Year | Model | VIN Range |
| 2013 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A8DB100101-RGSWA04A3DB800110 |
| 2014 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A6EB100101-RGSWA04A1EB800110 |
| 2015 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A4FB100101-RGSWA04A3FBA00106 |
| 2016 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A2GB100101-RGSWA04A6GBA00120 |
| 2017 | KFX50 | RGSWA04A0HB100101-RGSWA04AXHB800112 |
| KFX50 | RGSWA04A4HB180101-RGSWA04A7HB180352 | |
| 2012 | KFX90 | RGSWE07AXCB100101-RGSWE07A1CB100827 |
| 2013 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A8DB100101-RGSWE07A3DB800110 |
| 2014 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A6EB100101-RGSWE07A7EB800130 |
| 2015 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A4FB100101-RGSWE07A0FB500110 |
| 2016 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A2GB100101-RGSWE07A8GB800110 |
| 2017 | KFX90 | RGSWE07A9HBC10101-RGSWE07A2HBC11171 |
| KFX90 | RGSWE07A0HBD20101-RGSWE07A6HBD20166 |
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki for a free repair.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 18 reports of fuel leakage from the fuel tap. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $2,600.
Distributor(s): Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Units: About 15,000
