February 28, 2005
Kawasaki is recalling the Brute Force ATV. On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use.
Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the rider to crash and suffer injury or death.
Kawasaki has received 14 reports of incidents with three minor injuries reported.
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include the Brute Force 750 4x4i model, which was manufactured between April 26, 2004 and September 10, 2004. The ATVs come in red, green, yellow or camouflage, and have the words Kawasaki and Brute Force printed on each side of the vehicles fuel tank.
VTwin 750 is printed on each side of the rear fenders, and Kawasaki is embossed on the front grille and rear mud flaps above the rear wheels.Authorized Kawasaki dealers sold the ATVs from July 2004 through early September 2004 for about $7,599.
Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
