CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
CPSC recall 01065. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair.
CPSC recall 01065 has the recall date 11 Jan 2001. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors. The recall has about 18,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 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 | CPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
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| Units | 18,000 |
| Description | The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame, near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The motorcycles are green with white on the front of the steering column and on each side of the seat. |
| Product | Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles, About 18,000, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Sold at | Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles, from May 2000 to November 2000, for between $2,800 and $5,800. |
| Distributor | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2001 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 01065. https://recallregister.com/product/379-cpsc-kawasaki-motors-corp-announce-recall-of-motocross-motorcycles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01065 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles, from May 2000 to November 2000, for between $2,800 and $5,800.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01065?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 18,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Kawasaki Motors?
- 32 CPSC recalls on this register name Kawasaki Motors. This recall is 1 of them.