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Fire / OverheatingSeptember 6, 2017CPSC #17218

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

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
20,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

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

Photos

2017 Brute Force 300 ATV
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