Kawasaki four-wheel ATVs

6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 29, 2020. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

6reports to CPSC
Oct 29, 2020the latest report was made
Apr 17, 2012the earliest
6with the company’s comments

Brand: Kawasaki
Maker: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Four-wheel ATVsAll-terrain vehicles, off-road onlyCPSC’s product type: All Terrain Vehicles (Four Wheels/off Road Only) (code 3286), in Sports and Recreation: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)

By month

1 report from November 2019 to October 2020; the most in October 2020, 1. 5 earlier reports, since April 2012, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2020	1
July 2015	1
January 2014	1
July 2012	1
May 2012	1
April 2012	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Death 3
No one hurt 3 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Oct 29, 2020, sent to the company Nov 6, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 23, 2020

The product, in the report: 2018 Kawasaki brute 300 ATV VIN: [REDACTED]

Rarely used it for anything other than pulling a small garden cart. Occasionally used for herding small animals. Was driving to the mailbox at 25mph when it shut down. Thought maybe a spark plug or something simple but coil pack was very hot. Let it cool for most of the day and tried to start it with no luck. Called the dealer who told me that its not their problem. This was after owning for 6 months with no previous owners. Replaced the coil pack after having it tested by the dealer. Coil tested bad but still won’t start after replacement. Read several forums with owners experiencing the same issue.

Serial number
[REDACTED]
Bought from
Mega motorsports, Missouri
Bought
May 2, 2018
Where
Koshkonong, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 37, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kawasaki, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/24/2020) Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is committed to the quality of our products and the safety of those who use them. Based on the information contained within the report, KMC has attempted to contact the consumer in order to arrange for an inspection of the unit at an authorized Kawasaki dealer. KMC will continue in its efforts to reach the customer in an effort to resolve the issue.

CPSC report 20201029-47F95-2028460. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Death
Made Jul 24, 2015, sent to the company Aug 17, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 31, 2015

The product, in the report: Kawasaki Bayou 250

Driver of ATV entered roadway from public drive and was struck and run over by oncoming vehicle.

Model
KLF250a
Serial number
[REDACTED]
Where
Hurt, Virginia: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 86, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kawasaki, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/21/2015) Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Kawasaki is committed to the quality of our products and the safety of those who use them. Owner’s manuals, on product warnings, product literature and the free training available with every new Kawasaki ATV warn against operating on public roads because a collision can occur with another vehicle. There is no information suggesting any defect or malfunction with the Kawasaki ATV involved in this incident.

CPSC report 20150724-F900B-2147430003. Submitter: Medical Examiner and Coroner Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Death
Made Jan 13, 2014, sent to the company Feb 6, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 24, 2014

The product, in the report: 4 wheeler

(01/12/2014) The consumer stated that he and his children were riding separate 4-wheelers on a gravel road. They were going about 20 mph. Suddenly, his son’s 4 wheeler accelerated. The atv flipped upside down and threw his son in the middle of the road. He waskilled instantly. His son’s head was busted open. He called for medical attention. The ambulance and helicopter came. The EMT’s worked on his son, but his son died on the scene.
The consumer stated the ATV idled high when he started it.

Model
KVF7506CS
Serial number
[REDACTED]
Bought from
Kawasaki Sports Center, Arkansas
Bought
Oct 29, 2013
Where
Conway, Arkansas: Other
Who was involved
Age 7, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Kawasaki, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/18/2014) Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Kawasaki deeply regrets this tragic incident. Kawasaki is committed to the quality of our products and the safety of those who use them. The submitter of this report indicated that the Kawasaki ATV involved, a model designed for operators 16 years of age and over, was being operated by a 7 year old. Owner’s materials, on product warnings, product literature, and the free training available with every new Kawasaki ATV warn against the dangers associated with children riding ATVs designed for adult operators. Further, Kawasaki offers ATV models designed for children ages 6 – 15 years old. There is no further information available to suggest any defect or malfunction with the Kawasaki ATV involved, and no information to enable a fuller understanding of the incident itself.

CPSC report 20140113-10F2F-1380638. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 31, 2012, sent to the company Dec 18, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2013

The product, in the report: UTV 4 wheel

12/2011 The caller stated that the ATV’s main output chaff seal started to leak motor oil from the engine and he had to power it off to prevent a fire.
12/2011 The ATV was taken to the dealer to replace the seal, however, 6 months later the same incident occurred.
The ATV was running idle in the driveway and the seal went out which cause the piston/ motor to rupture (blew out). 7/10/2011 The dealer was contacted and he was informed that he had to purchase a new motor. The ATV remains at the dealer for repairs.
The caller feels that this ATV is a safety hazard and that the manufacturer should be held responsible to replace the motor because it is still under warranty.

Model
750 T-rex KRF750PBF
Serial number
vin#[REDACTED]
Bought from
United Cycle, West Virginia
Bought
Apr 25, 2011, about then
Where
Rhodell, West Virginia: Unspecified
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kawasaki, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/21/2012) Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is committed to the quality of our products and the safety of those who use them. KMC provides a manufacturer’s six (6) month limited warranty on this product model, and the customer purchased a 48 month extension of this warranty. During the warranty period, Kawasaki will cover repairs originating from defects in parts and/or workmanship. Issues as a result of lack of maintenance, wear and tear related failures, or other exclusions such as neglect are not eligible for a warranty.
Between when this report was filed in July 2012 and KMC was notified of it in December 2012, an inspection was conducted, the disassembly of the engine revealed a considerable amount of dirt had been ingested by the engine which reached critical parts and components ultimately causing an engine failure. Dirt ingestion is not a warrantable repair in accordance with our warranty policy. In most cases, dirt ingestion is due to a lack of maintenance which is excluded from any type of warranty coverage, or consideration.
Despite the fact this repair was not eligible as a warrantable repair, KMC extended a goodwill gesture to conditionally cover ALL hard parts related to this failure, which accounted for a majority of the expense in this repair. The owner was only responsible for the labor costs associated with the repair. The unit was repaired at an authorized Kawasaki dealer and returned to the customer.

CPSC report 20120731-4F291-1263266. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Death
Made May 24, 2012, sent to the company Jun 5, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 19, 2012

The product, in the report: Kawasaki 650 four wheel drive ATV

Two ATVs bumped tires and the decedent fell off.

Model
Kawasaki 650 four wheel drive ATV
Where
Franklin, Georgia: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Age 23, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kawasaki, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/7/2012) Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Kawasaki deeply regrets this tragic incident. Kawasaki is committed to the quality of our products and the safety of those who use them. Published news reports regarding this incident indicate that the operator was riding on a paved surface while carrying a passenger before colliding with a second ATV, and that neither the operator nor the passenger was wearing a helmet. There is no further information available to suggest any defect or malfunction with the Kawasaki ATV involved and no information to enable a fuller understanding of the incident itself. Kawasaki owner’s manuals provide specific cautions to never operate on paved surfaces, never carry a passenger and never operate an ATV without a helmet.

CPSC report 20120524-6F626-2147467302. Submitter: Medical Examiner and Coroner Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 17, 2012, sent to the company Jun 8, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 22, 2012

The product, in the report: ATV

04/16/2012 Kawasaki recalled on release# 07-561 four wheeler caught fire and burned completely. Model# KFX450R
Caller had been riding ATV for approximately four minutes to travel from his house to his neighbors house to have coffee with him. He sat and talked with his friend for approximately a half hour. He was leaving his friends house but after opening the door and walking around the walkway he saw that his ATV was completely engulfed in flames.
He knocked on his neighbors window and asked for assistance, the neighbor ran out grabbed his hose and began extinguishing the fire.
Caller took pictures and contacted the manufacturer 04/16/2012, he left a message but has not received a return call to this date.
He would like his ATV replaced. Purchase was made after recall date in 2007.
Product manufactured in 2008.

Model
KFX450R
Serial number
JKASFGB108B509277
Bought from
Private Owner, Missouri
Bought
Feb 25, 2012, about then
Where
Hillsboro, Missouri: Other
Who was involved
Age 37, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/14/2012) Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Kawasaki is committed to the quality of our products and the safety of those who use them. However, the submitter’s apparent suggestion that the fire involving his ATV was due to the fuel flange problem addressed by Kawasaki’s June 2007 recall (Alert #07-561) is not applicable. As the report itself notes, his unit was manufactured in 2008 after the problem had been remedied in the manufacturing process. In addition, the submitter has declined Kawasaki’s request that the vehicle be brought to a dealership where technical personnel can attempt to determine the cause of the fire.

CPSC report 20120417-C13E8-1243655. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Kawasaki four-wheel ATVs

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How badly anyone was hurt

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