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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of 2008 Off-Highway Motorcycles

The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by Kawasaki in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. For more information about recalls, visit CPSC’s website at http://www.cpsc.gov.

Name of product: 2008 Kawasaki model KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles.

Units: 192

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Hazard: One or more of the frame welds may be incomplete or missing. This can allow the frame to crack or break creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The Kawasaki motorcycles are 2008 model KLX140 off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have “Kawasaki” identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides.

Sold at: Authorized Kawasaki dealers from January 4, 2008 to present. Retail price is $2,699.

Manufactured in: Thailand.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the motorcycle immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to inspect the frame and weld if required.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact your Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

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