Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 15, 2012 CPSC #12727

Quick answer

Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12727, announced on March 15, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.. Affected brand: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Utility Vehicles

Recalled brands

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA

Remedy

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

Recall date

March 15, 2012

Categories

Utility Vehicles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12727?

CPSC recall #12727 covers Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 15, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12727?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12727 is consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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