2002 Kawasaki "Bayou" ATVs
Published December 31, 2001
Summary
CPSC records recall 02515, published December 31, 2001. Recalling firm: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), of Irvine, Calif.; Reported units: About 360.
What's the hazard
The rear wheel hubs, in the case of the KLF220 and KLF300-B, and the front and rear wheel hubs of the KLF300-C, are held to their respective axles by a castellated nut, that is secured to the axle with a specified torque, then locked in place by a cotter pin. On a limited number of the affected models, the axle nut was not tightened to the proper torque before the cotter pin was inserted. The cotter pin or axle nut failure could cause the hub to come off of the axle shaft, creating the potential for an incident, resulting in injury or death to the rider.
What to do
Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the axle nut. Kawasaki Motor Corporation has notified consumers directly about this recall.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), of Irvine, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), of Irvine, Calif.
- Distributor
- Kawasaki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide in November 2001, for between $3,000 and $5,000.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2002 Kawasaki "Bayou" ATVs recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02515 on December 31, 2001. Reported hazard: The rear wheel hubs, in the case of the KLF220 and KLF300-B, and the front and rear wheel hubs of the KLF300-C, are held to their respective axles by a castellated nut, that is secured to the axle with a specified torque, then locked in place by a cotter pin. On a limited number of the affected models, the axle nut was not tightened to the proper torque before the cotter pin was inserted. The cotter pin or axle nut failure could cause the hub to come off of the axle shaft, creating the potential for an incident, resulting in injury or death to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the axle nut. Kawasaki Motor Corporation has notified consumers directly about this recall.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), of Irvine, Calif..