Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Off-road motorcycles

Date of Recall

2014-02-14

CPSC Release Number

14-714

Manufactured In

Thailand

Units

About 10,000

Distributor

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

Sold By

Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2009 to January 2014 for about $2,100 to $2,350.

Problem/Hazard

Fuel can leak from between the fuel tank and fuel tap, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves model year 2010, 2011 and 2012 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles have a 110 cubic centimeter engine, a green fuel tank, shroud cover and fenders, a black seat and white side covers. "Kawasaki" is on both sides of the shroud cover. Model names and numbers are on both side covers directly beneath the seat. KLX110 models have an automatic clutch, a shift pedal and no clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 27 inches. KLX110L models have a manual clutch, a shift pedal and a clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 29 inches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.  Kawasaki is contacting its customers directly.

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 Recall/Safety Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

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