Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Mule™ Pro-MX™ off-highway utility vehicles

Date of Recall

2019-03-14

CPSC Release Number

19-728

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 2,600

Importer

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

Sold By

Kawasaki dealers nationwide from August 2018 through February 2019 for about $12,000.

Problem/Hazard

The vehicle's oil cooler hoses can separate and the fuel tank cap gasket can crack allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.  

Injuries/Incidents

Kawasaki has received seven reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves 2019 Mule Pro MX utility vehicles, models 700 EPS, 700 EPS LE and 700 Camo EPS. The four-wheel, off-highway utility vehicles were sold in camo, green, red and white. They have side by side seating for two people and automotive style controls. Mule Pro MX is printed on the right and left front fender. Kawasaki is printed on the cargo box. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the steel frame between the right, front lower A-arm mounts.

Model	Model Codes	Vin Range
MULE PRO-MX EPS	KAF700BKF/L	RGSW643AXKB120101 through RGSW643A2KB130153
MULE PRO-MX EPS LE	KAF700CKF/L	RGSW643A0KB140101 through RGSW643AXKB150182
MULE PRO-MX EPS Camo	KAF700DKF/L	RGSW643A1KB160101 through RGSW643A2KB170135

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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