Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is Recalling 2005 Model Off-highway Motorcycles
CPSC recall 05524. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for an injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the rear shock.
CPSC recall 05524 has the recall date 10 Dec 2004. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. of Thailand. The recall has about 1,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories.
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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 | None Reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,500 |
| Description | The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2005 model KLX110 off-highway "minicycles." They are small-sized motorcycles intended for use by minors and adults. They are green in color, and have "Kawasaki" and "KLX110" identification on the sides of the fuel tank. |
| Product | 2005 Kawasaki model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycle, About 1,500, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Kawasaki dealers from July 2004 to present. Retail price $1,649. |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. of Thailand |
| Made in | Thailand |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,500Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. of Thailand
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2004 | CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2005 DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05524The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05524. https://recallregister.com/product/3051-kawasaki-motors-corp-u-s-a-is-recalling-2005-model-off-highway-motorcy/. 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 05524 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None Reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Kawasaki dealers from July 2004 to present. Retail price $1,649.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05524?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Thailand