Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard

CPSC recall 06582. Recall date: 27 Sep 2006. Last publish date of the CPSC notice: 16 Aug 2024.

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the MULE utility vehicle immediately and contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free replacement, if necessary.

CPSC recall 06582 has the recall date 27 Sep 2006. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors. The recall has about 400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. 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 06582: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries	Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Units	400
Description	The recall involves Kawasaki MULE 3000 (KAF620-G), MULE 3010 4x4 (KAF620-E/H), MULE 3010 Trans4x4 (KAF620-J/K) and MULE 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 (KAF950-C) models. These are 4-wheel off-highway vehicles featuring side-by-side seating for two or four people, and automotive-style controls.
Product	Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles, About 400 units, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Sold at	Kawasaki dealers sold these MULE utility vehicles from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800.
Distributor	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A
Made in	United States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall: 400Median of 2006: 15,200
CPSC recalls of 2006: 319
Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards: 3%
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 06582. https://recallregister.com/product/3451-kawasaki-motors-corp-u-s-a-recalls-mule-utility-vehicles-due-to-loss-o/. 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 06582 report injuries?: The CPSC notice says: Kawasaki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Where was the product sold?: The CPSC notice says: Kawasaki dealers sold these MULE utility vehicles from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $8,800 and $10,800.
How many units are in CPSC recall 06582?: The CPSC notice gives this number: About 400 units
Where was the product made?: The CPSC notice gives: United States