CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC recall 01037. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head. Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 01037 has the recall date 21 Nov 2000. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors. The recall has about 4,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. 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 | Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions. |
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| Units | 4,000 |
| Description | These KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on their frame behind the front fork. Recalled motorcycles carry VIN numbers with the last four digits between 0001 and 6668. The motorcycles are small, two-wheel, off-road motocross competition vehicles designed for rough terrain. The fenders and bodywork are lime green with large "Kawasaki" decals on each side. |
| Product | Kawasaki KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles, About 4,000, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Sold at | Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700. |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kawasaki Motors
- 32
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01037. https://recallregister.com/product/353-cpsc-kawasaki-motors-corp-announce-recall-of-off-road-motorcycles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 01037 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from November 1999 through October 2000, for about $2,700.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01037?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Kawasaki Motors?
- 32 CPSC recalls on this register name Kawasaki Motors. This recall is 1 of them.