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Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard

Recall 12-727 · March 15, 2012 · Kawasaki

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-727 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 15, 2012
Brand
Kawasaki
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 3,900
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
April 20, 2016

What was recalled

The vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile style controls. Each model has a bench seat, a rollover protection structure and a cargo bed. The vehicles are available in the colors green, red, black and camouflage. The following models are being recalled: MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBERS COLORS MULE 600 KAF400BCF Green MULE 610 4x4 KAF400ACF Red or Green MULE 610 4x4 XC KAF400DCF or KAF400ECF Black or Camouflage The brand name appears on the sides and tailgate of the cargo bed and the model name appears on the sides of the front cowl. The model number can be found on a label under the seat, which flips up. The abbreviation "4WD" also appears on the sides of the of the cargo bed of the 610 models.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Utility Vehicles · About 3,900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2011 to February 2012 for between $6,700 and $8,200.; Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Kawasaki has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 802-9381 or visit the firm's website at www.kawasaki.com. Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly.

Recall history and context

Kawasaki appears in 20 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kawasaki 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?

Utility Vehicles (About 3,900 units). The vehicles are model year 2012 Kawasaki four-wheeled, off-highway utility vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people and automobile style controls.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule 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 April 20, 2016. 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.