Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls 2007 KFX450R ATV

Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicle

Washington, DC (7/2/2007) - The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Product: Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

Units: About 6,000

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

Hazard: The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.

Manufactured in: United States

Sold by: Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7400.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of free replacement fuel tank.

Consumer Contact: Call Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com