CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is Recalling 2005 Model Off-highway Motorcycles

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-524

Date: December 09, 2004

Product Name: 2005 Kawasaki model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycle

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. of Thailand is voluntarily recalling about 1500 2005 Kawasaki model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycles. On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for an injury or death.Product: 2005 Kawasaki model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycleUnits: About 1,500Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. of ThailandHazard: On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for an injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2005 model KLX110 off-highway "minicycles." They are small-sized motorcycles intended for use by minors and adults. They are green in color, and have "Kawasaki" and "KLX110" identification on the sides of the fuel tank.Sold at: Authorized Kawasaki dealers from July 2004 to present. Retail price $1,649.Manufactured in: ThailandRemedy: Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the rear shock.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 and/or on the web address www.kawasaki.com.

Hazard Description:

On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for an injury or death.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,500

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Kawasaki dealers from July 2004 to present. Retail price $1,649.

Manufactured In:

Thailand