Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles

CPSC recall 06525. Recall date: 11 Jan 2006. Last publish date of the CPSC notice: 1 Aug 2024.

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers with recalled utility vehicles were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Kawasaki Utility dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

CPSC recall 06525 has the recall date 11 Jan 2006. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors. The recall has about 15,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.

CPSC recall notice More of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
CPSC publishes these words. Source: CPSC recall notices, section About the U.S. CPSC, read on 1 Oct 2026. The hazard, the remedy and the incident text on this site are the words of the CPSC recall notice. Newest CPSC recall on the register: 24 Sep 2026.

More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 06525: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries	Kawasaki has received 24 reports of the knuckle cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Units	15,200
Description	The recall involves Kawasaki 2005-2006 model year KAF400 Mule 600 Utility Vehicles. These models are off-road utility vehicles available in red, green, or camouflage livery. They have "Kawasaki" on the side of the cargo bed and "Mule" on the side of the front cowling.
Product	Kawasaki 2005-2006 model year Mule 600 Utility Vehicles, About 15,200, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Sold at	Kawasaki Utility dealers nationwide from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $5,900 and $7,100.
Distributor	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A
Made in	United States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall: 15,200Median of 2006: 15,200
CPSC recalls of 2006: 319
Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards: 10%
Recalls of 2006 in the category Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts: 1%
Recalls on the register that name Kawasaki Motors: 32

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name Kawasaki Motors
Date	Recall
24 Apr 2025	Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Model Year 2025 Competition and Cross-Country Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
14 Mar 2019	Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
6 Dec 2018	Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
10 Aug 2017	Kawasaki Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
20 Jun 2017	Kawasaki Recalls Utility Vehicles, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
7 Jul 2016	Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury
15 Dec 2015	Kawasaki Expands Recall of Teryx and Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
30 Jul 2014	Kawasaki Recalls Teryx4 Recreational Off-highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
29 Apr 2014	Kawasaki Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
14 Feb 2014	Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
15 Nov 2012	Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
15 Nov 2012	Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Kawasaki Motors: all 32 recalls

Official channels

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06525. https://recallregister.com/product/3394-kawasaki-motors-corp-u-s-a-recall-of-utility-vehicles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

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 06525 report injuries?: The CPSC notice says: Kawasaki has received 24 reports of the knuckle cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Where was the product sold?: The CPSC notice says: Kawasaki Utility dealers nationwide from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $5,900 and $7,100.
How many units are in CPSC recall 06525?: The CPSC notice gives this number: About 15,200
Where was the product made?: The CPSC notice gives: United States