Teryx® and Teryx4™ recreational off-highway vehicles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 4, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19777

Brand / firm

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., Lincoln, Neb.

Sold / distributed

Kawasaki dealers nationwide from March 2019 through August 2019 from between $13,000 and $17,000.

Why it was recalled

Incorrect joint assembly can cause steering control loss, posing crash and injury hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2019 and 2020 Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), models KRF800FKF/L, KRF800GKF/A/AL/L, KRF800HKF/L, KRT800FKF/L, KRT800GKF/A/AL/L, KRT800HKF/L, KRF800FLF/L, KRF800GLF/L, KRF800HLF/L, KRT800FLF/L, KRT800GLF/A/AL/L and KRT800HLF/L. The recalled vehicles were sold in various colors including: black, camo, gray, green, orange and white; and in three different styles: Non-EPS, EPS and EPS LE. The vehicles have either two or four seats, automotive style controls and a rear box. Kawasaki is printed on the vehicle's hood and rear box. Teryx or Teryx4 is printed on the right and left front fender.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.