CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC recall 05237. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact an authorized Kawasaki ATV dealer to arrange for a free repair. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Kawasaki about the recall.
CPSC recall 05237 has the recall date 2 Aug 2005. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors. The recall has about 155,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint separation, which could result in loss of steering control. Three injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 155,000 |
| Description | The recall includes 2001 through 2005 Prairie and Brute Force Kawasaki ATVs. The following Kawasaki ATV models are included in this recall: Prairie 300, Prairie 300 4x4, Prairie 360, Prairie 360 4x4, Prairie 400, Prairie 400 4x4, Prairie 650 4x4, Prairie 700 4x4, and Brute Force 650 4x4. The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the frame of the ATV. "Prairie" or "Brute Force" is printed on each side of the vehicle's gas tank. |
| Product | Kawasaki Model Year 2001-2005 Prairie and Brute Force All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), About 155,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from August 2000 through July 2005, for between $4,400 and $7,400. |
| Distributor | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 155,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Kawasaki Motors
- 32
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05237. https://recallregister.com/product/2987-cpsc-kawasaki-motors-corp-u-s-a-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 05237 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kawasaki has received 42 reports of ball joint separation, which could result in loss of steering control. Three injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kawasaki dealers nationwide, from August 2000 through July 2005, for between $4,400 and $7,400.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05237?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 155,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States