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CPSC, KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. ANNOUNCE RECALL OF BAYOU® 250 ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES

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 2007 model year Bayou 250.

Units: A total of 291.

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

Hazard: The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, vehicle steering control can be affected creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Description: The recall involves 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel all terrain vehicles marketed as Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are available in red, green, or white, and the words “Kawasaki” and “Bayou” are on the sides, and “250” on the rear fender.

Manufactured: United States

Sold by: Kawasaki dealers nationwide beginning in September 2006 for $2,999.

What to do: Consumers should stop using the ATV immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to make arrangements for repair. The correction will consist of tightening the tie-rod end mounting nuts to the proper torque. Kawasaki dealers will correct this problem at no charge.

Consumers contact: For more information, contact your local Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 AM and 4:45 PM Pacific time, Monday through Friday, or visit the link below.

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