CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-521

Date: February 07, 2003

Product Name: 2003 Kawasaki "KFX50" All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Recall Description:

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 732 of the 2003 model year All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).The Kawasaki "KFX50" is a small four-wheel ATV designed for use by adult-supervised children 6 years of age or older. They are lime green and have "Kawasaki" written on the front, rear, and both sides. Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $1799.

Hazard Description:

There is the potential for failure of a weld securing the tie-rod plate to the steering column. If the weld fails, the plate can become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 732

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $1,799.

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