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CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs

CPSC recall 04501. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the ATVs immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection, replacement of the pinch bolt or repair of damaged parts.

CPSC recall 04501 has the recall date 7 Oct 2003. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing. The recall has about 75,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

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Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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More of the notice

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CPSC recall 04501: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.
Units75,000
Description
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions of the Prairie 300 and 400 units, with model years between 1997 and 2000. The ATVs come in green or red and have the words, "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle, "300" or "400" printed on the left side, and "4x4" printed on the side of the seat (for the 4-wheel drive models only).
ProductKawasaki Prairie all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), 75,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Sold atAuthorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100.
ManufacturerKawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA
Made inUnited States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
75,000Median of 2003: 9,900
CPSC recalls of 2003
215
Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
16%
Recalls of 2003 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
3%
Recalls on the register that name Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
14

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14 Mar 2005CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 ATVs

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing: all 14 recalls

Official channels

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04501. https://recallregister.com/product/2700-cpsc-kawasaki-announce-recall-of-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 04501 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Kawasaki has received 42 reports of incidents, including nine injuries, such as broken bones, bruising, scrapes, and lacerations.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from September 1996 through December 2000, for between $4,500 and $6,100.
How many units are in CPSC recall 04501?
The CPSC notice gives this number: 75,000
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: United States