Kawasaki utility vehicles
25 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 27, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 25reports to CPSC
- Nov 27, 2025the latest report was made
- Aug 28, 2013the earliest
- 24with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Maker
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Utility vehiclesOff-road, not licensed for the roadCPSC’s product type: Utility Vehicles (code 5044), in Sports and Recreation: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
Other ways the reports write the brand (8)
“Kawasaki Mule”, “KAWASAKI TERYX ESP 750 4x4”, “Kawasaki Mule 4010 MD”, “Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4X4”, “Kawasaki Teryx2”, “Kawasaki Teryx4 LE”, “Kawasaki side by side” and “Kawaski”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 1 |
| December 2022 | 1 |
| December 2021 | 1 |
| June 2021 | 2 |
| May 2021 | 2 |
| August 2020 | 1 |
| September 2019 | 1 |
| August 2019 | 2 |
| July 2019 | 1 |
| August 2018 | 2 |
| July 2018 | 1 |
| July 2017 | 1 |
| March 2016 | 1 |
| February 2015 | 1 |
| December 2014 | 1 |
| October 2014 | 1 |
| June 2014 | 2 |
| August 2013 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Death 1
- Hospital admission 3 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 4 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 15 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No 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.
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No incident, no one hurt Made Nov 27, 2025, sent to the company Dec 2, 2025, published by CPSC Dec 16, 2025
The product, in the report: 2023 Kawasaki Mule SX side by side off road utility vehicle
2023 Kawasaki Mule SX seatbelt broke while my son was driving it in our field. It broke on the buckle side where cable is attached. I contacted Kawasaki directly with picture of broken belt and asked for a replacement. They said I had to follow up with the dealer where it was purchased. Since this was a safety device I thought they would be more concerned with the issue. The sealer is 40 miles away and I haven’t has time to go to the dealer yet.
- Model
- KAF400TPFNN
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- S&H Farm Supply
- Bought
- Apr 2, 2024, about then
- Where
- Niangua, Missouri: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 20, 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.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Oct 4, 2023, sent to the company Oct 6, 2023, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2023
The product, in the report: 2019 Kawasaki Mule VIN# [REDACTED]
My husband was driving our Kawasaki Muke on our farm and it caught on fire. Flames shot out of plastic around the gas tank and up the back of the seat catching my husbands shirt and hand.
- Model
- KAF400
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought
- Sep 9, 2021
- Where
- huger, South Carolina: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Age 51, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Hurt, no treatment Made Apr 18, 2023, sent to the company Apr 21, 2023, published by CPSC May 5, 2023
The product, in the report: 2018 Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT
My adult daughter was driving my Kawasaki FTX Pro Mule down a hill and the brakes suddenly failed. The Mule had been in for general maintenance about a month ago. After a couple of restarts, the brakes started working again. Apparently, from an internet search, this is not an uncommon problem.
- Model
- Pro-FXT Mule
- Serial number
- KAF820JKF
- Bought from
- Canton Power Sports
- Bought
- Aug 1, 2018, about then
- Where
- Tyler, Texas: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Age 41, Female
- 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.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Dec 9, 2022, sent to the company Dec 13, 2022, published by CPSC Dec 28, 2022
The product, in the report: Side by side. A four wheel drive off road vehicle.
I was on my Kawasaki Mule side by side UTV on a narrow trail on the side of a hill. There was a log across the trail. I backed up to find a place to turn around. Suddenly, the engine went to full throttle. I managed to turn it off before I hit something or went off the side of the hill. I checked the engine and could see nothing wrong. I turned it around rode it home by turning the engine off and on and using the brake.
- Model
- KAF400RMFNN
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Clay Maxey Motor Sports, 303 Hwy 62 65 Harrison AR, Arkansas
- Where
- MARSHALL, United States: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Age 85, 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
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No one hurt Made Dec 2, 2021, sent to the company Jan 6, 2022, published by CPSC Jan 21, 2022
The product, in the report: Sport UTV
At our private property in Confluence Pennsylvania, our 2011 Kawasaki Teryx began smoldering and then combusted. Despite using four fire extinguishers on the vehicle, the fire was uncontrollable, and the responding fire team from the local department was only able to control damage to the surrounding property as the vehicle itself finally burnt its way through the remaining fuel sources. Through luck alone, we were able to escape further catastrophe to any individuals or structures.
This vehicle, never modified from its Stock configuration, was purchased in 2019 from Logan Motor Sports in Logan WV, was always maintained at the appropriate service intervals.
As a lifelong motorsports enthusiast, I find it unbelievable that this vehicle failed in such a catastrophic way. In the days since the incident, I have reviewed some data and found that my case is not a limited one, but in fact what appears to be one of many situations where owners of Kawasaki Teryx’s have had their vehicles combust resulting in serious injury to either themselves, their families, or property. It also appears that this is a known issue with various years of Kawasaki SxS vehicles, with recalls in 2017 and 2021.
I notified Kawasaki in writing and had a correspondence with their agents through email. Their official response (December 2, 2021) was that “After careful consideration, given the age and unknown history of the vehicle, there isn’t enough information available to determine the source of the combustion.”, closing the issue from their end.
Therefore I’m very concerned that Kawasaki’s lack of concern presents a danger to the public, and requesting that they issue a recall of all existing TERYX models to prevent any further catastrophes and the chance of loss of life to users.
- Model
- Teryx
- Bought from
- Logan Motor Sports, West Virginia
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2019, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- 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
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No one hurt Made Jun 11, 2021, sent to the company Jul 15, 2021, published by CPSC Jul 29, 2021
The product, in the report: Kawasaki KRX 1000 UTV 2021 with about 80 miles on it
Driving my new Kawasaki KRX1000 with my son, and using the internal engine braking to go down a very steep quarry hill. Suddenly the unit jumped out of gear and I lost all engine braking. I jumped on the brakes but it did not want to stop right away and we almost went off the edge of a very steep cliff.
- Model
- KRX 1000
- Serial number
- KAXonrequest
- Bought from
- Motomember, Virginia
- Bought
- May 8, 2021, about then
- Where
- Willis, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 22, 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.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jun 7, 2021, sent to the company Jun 9, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2021
The product, in the report: Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 side-by-side off-road vehicle
Kawasaki Teryx KRX1000 side-by-side off-road vehicle. Vehicle occasionally pops out of gear, creating the loss of engine braking. This situation creates a dangerous situation due to the rapid and unanticipated increase of vehicle speed when traveling down hill on sometimes narrow, winding trails.
- Model
- Teryx KRX 1000 side-by-side
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Jones Powersports
- Bought
- Dec 3, 2020
- Where
- Lake Havasu City, Arizona: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 64, 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
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No one hurt Made May 25, 2021, sent to the company May 28, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 14, 2021
The product, in the report: We have a 2021 teryx4 le that is neon pearl yellow
Our side by side caught fire on the passenger seat
- Model
- Teryx4LE
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Sherman powersports
- Bought
- Jan 21, 2021, about then
- Where
- Gainesville, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 26, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki side by side, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Death Made May 17, 2021, sent to the company Jun 4, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2021
The product, in the report: Kawasaki Mule 610 utility vehicle
A male was using a Kawasaki Mule 610 UTV to dump lawn clippings near an embankment on his property and subsequently ended up down the embankment with the UTV having rolled over him (UTV did not flip, rolled forward down the hill), trapping the male underneath. He ultimately died as a result of his injuries, including crush injuries of the chest.
- Model
- Mule 610
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Where
- Williamstown, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 68, 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.
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No one hurt Made Aug 14, 2020, sent to the company Oct 26, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2020
The product, in the report: Orange 2014 Kawasaki teryx 4 800. Defective muffler melted the plastic between the back seats
We were going for a ride down a 2 track. Started to smell something burning. Shut it off walked around it to find the smell and found that the muffler was glowing. The muffler had gotten so hot that it melted the plastic between the 2 seats in the back. The hole is about softball size. My child was in the he back seat if she would have touched anywhere in the center she could have been badly burned.
- Model
- 2914 teryx 4
- Bought from
- Peacock
- Bought
- May 2, 2019
- Where
- White cloud, Michigan: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Unknown
- 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
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No one hurt Made Sep 2, 2019, sent to the company Sep 10, 2019, published by CPSC Sep 24, 2019
The product, in the report: 2015 Kawasaki Teryx4 LE 800 cc side by side white and green in color
My wife and I were riding on a smooth trail in our 2015 Kawasaki Teryx4 LE side by side. While riding the steering assembly failed. I was making a left hand curve and turned the steering wheel and it popped and would not turn the wheels. The front wheels locked in a straight forward position and we struck a small tree. I was able to back up but the wheels would not turn, even manually to try and negotiate the curve. I had to use our winch to pull the side by side off the trail to allow others by. A mechanic friend was contacted that was in the area, he came to our location. The top portion of the rack and pinion steering was popped up and out of place. We were unable to reset the piece and had to pull the piece out the rest of the way so that the tires could be manually turned to get the side by side out to where a trailer could be driven to load it up. Luckily we were not traveling very fast at all or this could of caused severe injury or death had we been going at any speed and unable to turn the wheels at all.
This seems to be a very big problem for the Teryx4 as I have seen it discussed in numerous forums that I follow and when I tried to research a fix for it.
- Model
- Teryx4 LE KRT800CFF
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Jay Hatfield Motorsports
- Where
- Caulfield, Missouri: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 36, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki Teryx4 LE, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hospital admission Made Aug 26, 2019, sent to the company Sep 3, 2019, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2019
The product, in the report: 2013 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans 4x4 diesel (Model KAF950GDF) UTV/ROV “side x side” VIN: [REDACTED]
2013 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans 4x4 Diesel (Model KAF950GDF) UTV/ROV Rollover 18 year old passenger (rear, right seat) suffered crush injury to right lower leg with degloving (laceration from knee to ankle) and right ankle dislocation when, during a low speed turn on a gravel road, the Kawasaki Mule rolled onto its passenger side and landed on his right leg. He was wearing a helmet and seatbelt at the time of the rollover and the driver of the Kawasaki Mule at the time of the accident possessed a NY State Driver’s License.
He was initially hospitalized for over five weeks and has undergone multiple surgeries (both during his initial hospitalization and in the years that followed). He is left with a permanently deformed leg with limited function/use.
The Kawasaki Mule is dangerously unstable. The Kawasaki Mule had no doors or netting to retain occupants, and their extremities, within the vehicle during a rollover.
- Model
- 2013 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans 4x4 diesel (Model KAF950GDF)
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Maximum Motorsports, New York
- Bought
- Nov 8, 2013, about then
- Where
- Middleburgh, New York: Street or Highway
- Who was involved
- Age 18, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki Mule, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Hospital Admission
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No one hurt Made Aug 26, 2019, sent to the company Sep 9, 2019, published by CPSC Sep 23, 2019
The product, in the report: 2015 Kawasaki Mule Pro off road four wheel vehicle.
The vehicle is a 2015 Kawasaki Mule Pro off highway vehicle. I have experienced two fuel pump failures. When the failures occur, the vehicle engine either dies or will not start. When the first failure occurred, the dealer replaced the fuel pump under warranty and no attempt was made to determine the cause of the failure.
When the second failure occurred approximately two years later, I removed the fuel pump and determined that the failure was caused by a law voltage (12 volt) plug located inside the fuel tank. This plug is completely surrounded by vaporized gasoline. When it failed, the connection got hot enough to char the plastic surrounding the connection. An electrical failure of this nature could cause and electrical spark. Since the plug that failed is located inside the fuel tank and is surrounded by gasoline vapors, the fuel pump failure creates a risk of fire and explosion.
I took the failed fuel pump to my Kawasaki dealer. He had two other failed fuel pumps from the same model vehicle in his repair shop. Both of these failed pumps showed over heating of the electrical plug that had failed on my vehicle.
This appears to me to be a design defect that could cause the explosion of the gasoline tank which holds over five gallons so gasoline. This tank is located immediately under the passenger seat. An explosion of this tank would cause serious injury or death.
- Serial number
- JKBAFSC17FB501344
- Bought from
- Texas Powersports LLC, Texas
- Bought
- Nov 7, 2014
- Where
- West Lake Hills, Texas: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 13, 2019, sent to the company Aug 7, 2019, published by CPSC Aug 21, 2019
The product, in the report: 2017 Kawasaki Mule Trans 4010 UTV 4 wheels
My 2017 Kawasaki Mule was driven at a low speed on my tree farm in Crow Wing County, Minnesota when a fire started in the clutch area of the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished by smothering the engine with sand and later, fully extinguished with a fire extinguisher and water. The unit had only 30 hours on it when the fire occurred.
- Model
- Mule Trans4010
- UPC
- none
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- NEAL’S MOTOR SPORTS, Minnesota
- Bought
- Oct 18, 2017, about then
- Where
- Crosby, Minnesota: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki Mule, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 21, 2018, sent to the company Mar 7, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 22, 2019
The product, in the report: kawasaki 4x4 utility vehicle 4 seater
I own a 2012 kawasaki teryx 4x4 utility vehicle. I purchased the vehicle new in December of 2012. The dealer stated that the safety issue with the steering had been repaired on that vehicle on September 26, 2012. The steering on the vehicle has locked up after only 435 miles of light usage. The vehicle has not seen any events that would damage the steering. I’m a product design engineer that actually designs utility vehicles and in my expert opinion, this is a serious safety issue for Kawasaki.
- Model
- 2012 teryx 4x4
- UPC
- KRT750CCF
- Serial number
- JKARTDC16CB501861
- Bought from
- Hager Cycle
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- belmont, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- 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
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Hurt, no treatment Made Aug 14, 2018, sent to the company Aug 22, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 6, 2018
The product, in the report: 2013 Kawasaki Teryx4 - White 4 Seater UTV
2013 Kawasaki Teryx 4. This past weekend my family and i were trial riding in NM. A large stick came up through the floorboard and deeply bruised the bottom of my wifes foot along with scraping the side of her leg. I had taken my Teryx4 in after i recieved the first recall notice back in 2014-2015. My local dealership inspected my unit and told me it was fine and nothing needed to done to the unit. I just took my Teryx4 back into my local shop today and dropped it off because i see the recall actually requires the vehicle to be repaired and they should have installed the additional safety hardware when i brought it in the first time.
- Model
- Teryx 4
- Bought from
- Dealership, Texas
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2014
- Where
- Red River, New Mexico: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Age 41, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawaski, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jul 28, 2018, sent to the company Aug 6, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 20, 2018
The product, in the report: This is a 2014 Kawasaki TERYX4 side by side or 4 seat UTV. It is orange and is used for off road recreation and as a utility vehicle.
While riding my 2014 Kawasaki TRYX4 it began smoking between the passengers in the rear seats. It melted a hole in the housing between the 2 rear seats because the exhaust pipe was glowing red hot and the muffler was also extremely hot. This vehicle only has 44.3 hours on it and it was bought new in 2015.
- Model
- TERYX4
- Serial number
- jkbrtcc17eb501599
- Bought from
- Rider’s Choice Racing
- Bought
- Aug 8, 2015
- Where
- Deer Lodge, Tennessee: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Age 58, 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
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Hospital admission Made Jul 14, 2017, sent to the company Jul 24, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2017
The product, in the report: 2013 Kawasaki Mule 4010 MD ROV/UTV/ATV “side x side” VIN: JK1AFCR17DB519101
2013 Kawasaki Mule 4010 MD ROV/UTV/ATV Rollover (1/4 passenger-side leaving). 12 year old female passenger (rear, right seat) suffered crushed outboard (right) lower leg during the rollover, which has required multiple surgeries, and is left with a horribly deformed leg. Medical expenses are ~$300,000.
Kawasaki Mule is dangerously unstable. Kawasaki Mule had no doors or nets to retain occupants in the vehicle during the rollover.
- Model
- Kawasaki Mule 4010 MD ROV/
UTV/ ATV “side x side” - Serial number
- VIN: JK1AFCR17DB519101
- Bought from
- Dealer
- Bought
- Jul 1, 2013, about then
- Where
- Conroe, Texas: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Age 12, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki Mule 4010 MD, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Hospital Admission
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Hospital admission Made Mar 11, 2016, sent to the company Apr 15, 2016, published by CPSC Apr 29, 2016
The product, in the report: 4x4 Utility Vehicle
The consumer was at his home in [REDACTED]. He had the utility vehicle in his storage trailer (about 30 ft big). He drove the vehicle to his house (600 yards away) and brought it back. He turned off the engine and put the parking breaks on.
When the consumer went to the inside of the storage trailer, he heard a loud pop. The consumer went to the end of the trailer and noticed that the vehicle had engulfed in fire. The left front tire was already burning by the time he reached it.
The consumer ran out to get his phone off of the seat of the vehicle. The consumer’s phone was already destroyed. The consumer received majority of the burns on his left leg and left arm.
The consumer stopped a bus and asked someone to contact fire department. The vehicle was fully damaged from the fire by the time the fire department showed up. The consumer stated that about 1.5 acres of his land was also burnt but the fire department was able to extinguish the fire before it spread further.
The consumer went to [REACTED]. The consumer did not feel that he got a proper treatment there. The consumer went to his home in CO and went to see his family doctor. After examining the burns, the doctor recommended the consumer to go to the hospital.
The consumer is in the burn center at [REDACTED]. The consumer has received third degree burns. The consumer had two skin graphs on 3/10/16.
The consumer has been admitted in the hospital since 3/10/16.
The consumer contacted the dealer in Paris, TX on 3/10/16 in regards to the incident. They provided him the contact # for the firm.
The consumer contacted the firm and filed a report.
- Model
- Mule
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Suzuki Kawasaki Dealer, Texas
- Where
- Detroit, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 67, 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
- Injury, Hospital Admission
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No one hurt Made Feb 8, 2015, sent to the company Feb 19, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2015
The product, in the report: Had electrical fire in engine compartment.
I bought a used 2013 KAWASAKI TERYX 750 4x4 ESP from SHARPS MOTORSPORTS in Amarillo, Texas 10/27/2014. It had 39 hrs and less than 300 miles on it We took it for ride a [REDACTED] 02/07/2015. It had less than 400 miles on it then. Riding about thirty minutes I smelled electrical smoke. Stopped and turned off machine and everyone got out. Called 911, smoke got worse and machine erupted in flames. Full blown fire. We could not put fire out safely so machine burnt up. Fire Dept was 25 miles away, when they arrived machine was totally destroyed. No one was injured and fire did not spread to surrounding area. This is a rural area where UTV and motorcycle ride in the dirt.
- Where
- Amarillo, Texas: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 66, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand KAWASAKI TERYX ESP 750 4x4, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 1, 2014, sent to the company Jan 14, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 29, 2015
The product, in the report: utv
(11/29/2014) The consumer stated that he was riding the UTV. A tree limb got kicked up and came through the floorboards. He stated that the limb just missed his foot.
The consumer stated that this is the same issue as the Teryx4 that was recalled in Rel #14-741.
(12/01/2014) The consumer called the company. H advised them of the problem. The consumer stated that the company did not seem interested.
- Model
- 750 LE
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Northeast Recreational Vehicles, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Dec 30, 2011
- Where
- Candor, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki Teryx2, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 27, 2014, sent to the company Nov 7, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2014
The product, in the report: Kawasaki Teryx 4 2012 red eps Side by side off road vehicle
While riding a trail a stick came through the floor board of our Teryx 4 Kawasaki 2012 model. The passengers side floor board was in pieces after the stick came through. I Heard there was a recall on this model and years floor board but hadn’t received a notice yet. Our friends with same make model and year got a recall notice but we did not, when I called Kawasaki they said our vin did not have a recall but would stand behind it
- Model
- Teryx 4 eps sport
- Serial number
- Jkartdc19cb501868
- Bought from
- 321 Kawasaki
- Bought
- Mar 30, 2012
- Where
- Moran, Kansas: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 51, Female
- 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
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No one hurt Made Jun 10, 2014, sent to the company Jun 18, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 2, 2014
The product, in the report: Kawasaki 2012 Teryx4 750 4x4
We were riding in a 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 ATV when the floor directly under the front passenger’s foot rests was damaged. We were traveling at only 5 mph over rugged terrain on a four-wheel drive trail in the Arapaho National Forest near Allenspark, CO. This section of the floor is just behind the front wheels of the vehicle and is constructed of thin plastic. Rocks, sticks, and other debris that are thrown from the front wheels often make contact with this plastic, which is the only material protecting the rider’s lower body. This was the third incident in the past year where the foot rests have been smashed in on our vehicle. Both the driver and passenger sides are vulnerable to damage and is potentially a dangerous defect that could result in severe bodily injury.
The dealer we bought the vehicle from has repaired the floor twice before but now they are refusing to do so because we are no longer covered under the warranty. They also are acting as if we are the only customers to ever experience this problem but that certainly is not the case. Here is a link to a thread on Teryx Forums where numerous customers are having the same problem. On page 17 there is a picture of one injury resulting from this defect:
http://www.teryxforums.net/teryx4/17883-weak-floor-17.html
Kawasaki has addressed this issue in newer models of this ATV by attaching a thin piece of metal to the affected area. We had this piece installed by our dealer but only on the passenger side of the vehicle, yet the floor has broken through yet again. There have been no recalls from Kawasaki for this problem. The only options at this point are to fabricate reinforced parts yourself or purchase a very limited number of aftermarket accessories.
- Model
- 2012 Teryx4 750
- Bought from
- Rocky Mountain Kawasaki
- Bought
- Feb 13, 2013, about then
- Where
- Allenspark, Colorado: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- 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
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jun 2, 2014, sent to the company Jun 10, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2014
The product, in the report: Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4X4 UTV off-road recreational vehicle
I am an owner of a 2012 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4X4 UTV off-road recreational vehicle. During an off-road outing on 5/31/14, the hardened steel shaft of my steering wheel broke clean in half after taking a 10 mph low speed impact on a trail ride. I was left holding the steering wheel in my hands on a hillside; fortunately, I was not driving at a fast rate of speed to lose control and roll my UTV. The steering shaft broke clean in half due to what I believe is a manufacturing defect. The break was so clean that it looks like it was cut using a skilled saw. I called the dealership where I purchased my Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4X4 vehicle, and they confirmed that this incident should not happen. I am currently working with my dealership to have the defect replaced by an authorized Kawasaki service shop.
- Bought from
- ATVs and More, Inc., Illinois
- Bought
- Feb 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Park Hills, Missouri: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 36, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4X4, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Hurt, no treatment Made Aug 28, 2013, sent to the company Sep 18, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 18, 2013
The product, in the report: utv
08/14/2013 The consumer stated that he was getting ready to ride the UTV. He stated that he was getting ready to crank the motor. The consumer stated that when he turned the key, the positive battery cable became hot enough to melt the positive cable post on the battery resulting in fire. The consumer stated that he got off of the UTV and put the fire out with his hand. The consumer stated that he burned his left hand. He did not seek medical attention.
- Model
- KAF620 E7F
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Gainesville Motor Sports, Florida
- Bought
- Aug 12, 2007, about then
- Where
- Gainesville, Georgia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 74, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kawasaki Mule, made or sold by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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