CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-542 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 30, 2003
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs
- Hazard
- Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- 3,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 15, 2025
What was recalled
The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission. The green or orange ATVs have "Kawasaki," "KFX700" and "V-Force" written on them.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs · 3,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from March 2003 through June 2003, for about $6,500.; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Kawasaki has received three reports from consumers of the throttle sticking, because of the throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor. There was one report of a consumer suffering minor injuries, as a result of this hazard.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer, call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Kawasaki website at www.kawasaki.com
Recall history and context
Kawasaki Motors appears in 25 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kawasaki Motors recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs (3,000 units). The Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" is a four-wheel ATV with a variable automatic transmission.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 15, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.