Kawasaki KFX 450 ATV Recall - Recalled 4-Wheelers

Riders of the Kawasaki KFX-450 2008 model four-wheelers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealership to arrange for repairs on this potentially dangerous recalled ATV part.



Name of Product: Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

Units Recalled: About 6,000 ATVs

Made by Kawasaki Motors

Reason For this ATV Recall: 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.

Kawasaki has already received 60 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported.
The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These fourwheelers are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.

These ATVs were Manufactured in the United States and sold by Kawasaki motorcycle and ATV dealers nationwide between March 2007 and June 2007 for about $7,400.

Consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of free replacement fuel tank. For more information, 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.

Meerkat 50 Youth ATVs Deemed Deadly

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers who own a Kazuma Meerkat 50 Youth All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) "four wheeler" that children are at risk of injury or death due to multiple safety defects with this product.

The Meerkat 50 does not have front brakes; has no parking brake; is missing a neutral indicator light; and can be started in gear.


These combine to make this ATV a potentially deadly off-road vehicle for anyone, let alone a child.

In unusually strong words from a CPSC press release: "CPSC staff recommends that consumers stop using the product immediately because it is unsafe. The staff recommends that consumers demand a refund of the purchase price from the importer or dealer due to the defective condition of the ATV."

ATV Recall Bonanza - Recalled Honda 4-Wheelers

They just don't make 'em like they used to. This is the fourth ATV recall we have posted about this month, each from different manufacturers.

This time Honda has recalled about 24,000 of their TRX 400EX Four-Wheelers because of a transmission problem that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without using the reverse lockout lever.

Although no injuries have been reported, all Honda Model '05 and '06 TRX400EX ATVs are to be returned to the place of purchase for service. Consumers are advised to stop riding these ATV Fourwheelers immediately.

For more information, call Honda at 866-784-1870 or visit the Honda Power Sports website at www.powersports.honda.com .

US Recall News will try to keep you updated on other Four Wheeler (ATV) Recalls in the future, but our advice is to buy a used one. The models from this past year just don't seem to be working out.
Yamaha ATV Recall
Kawasaki ATVs Recalled
Suzuki ATV Recall
…and now Honda.