Kawasaki Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-745 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 22, 2012
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
- Hazard
- Injury, Death Hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 7,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 21, 2016
What was recalled
The recalled vehicles are 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles in the following styles: 750, 750 EPS and 750 EPS LE. The four-wheel drive recreational off-highway vehicles have side-by-side seating for four people and automobile style controls. The vehicles are sold in red, camouflage, green, blue and yellow colors. The model name "Teryx4" appears on the driver's side of the hood. The style name does not appear on the 750 version. For all colors of the 750 EPS except camouflage, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near the top front corner of the doors. On the 750 EPS LE, "EPS" appears on the driver and passenger side cowling near top front corner of the doors and "LE" appears on the hood on the driver's side.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles · About 7,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from October 2011 through July 2012 for about $13,400.; Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
None
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Kawasaki between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 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?
Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (About 7,000 units). The recalled vehicles are 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 4x4 recreational off-highway vehicles in the following styles: 750, 750 EPS and 750 EPS LE.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury, Death Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 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.