CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

These KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on their frame behind the front fork. Recalled motorcycles carry VIN numbers with the last four digits between 0001 and 6668. The motorcycles are small, two-wheel, off-road motocross competition vehicles designed for rough terrain. The fenders and bodywork are lime green with large "Kawasaki" decals on each side.

Is my product affected?

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• Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles · About 4,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700.; Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.

Consumer contact

For more information about this recall, contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Registered owners of the motorcycles will be notified by mail directly by Kawasaki.

Recall history and context

Kawasaki Motors appears in 25 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kawasaki Motors recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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