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Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard

Date: October 19, 2006
Company: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge.

Affected Products

The recall involves 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel ATVs sold under the brand name Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are available in red, green, or white, and the words "Kawasaki" and "Bayou" are on the sides, and "250" on the rear fender.

Why Was This Recalled?

The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report