Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Date of Recall
2017-09-06

CPSC Release Number
17-218

Manufactured In
Taiwan

Units
About 20,000

Distributor
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

Importer
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

Sold By
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.

Problem/Hazard
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.

Remedy
Repair

Consumer Contact
Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.

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