CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

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Reference record — not a live warning · recall-notice · official-source

The following 4-wheel drive Prairie ATV 1997-1999 models are included in this recall: KVF 300-A1, KVF 400-A1, KVF 400-A2/L, KVF 400- C1. "Kawasaki Prairie" is written on both sides of the ATVs, and "4X4" is printed on the rear of the seat.

Provider

CPSC — consumer recall notices

Source observed

9/13/2000, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Source updated

8/20/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Location

US

units

["About 47,000"]

hazards

["Under certain conditions, the drive belts on these ATVs can break, and pieces of the belt can lock up the transmission, including the wheels, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly. This can cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, crash, or be ejected off the vehicle, resulting in injury or death."]

products

["Kawasaki Prairie ATV, 1997-1999 models"]

remedies

["Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately, and call their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free belt inspection. Original equipment belts will be replaced with a new generation belt free of charge. Also, an addendum to the owner's manual and a warning label about maintaining the drive belt will be provided."]

manufacturer

["Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif."]

recall number

00180

consumer contact

For more information, contact Kawasaki at (866) 802- 9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

freshness minutes

180

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