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Medium RiskCPSC
Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 6, 2017
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Summary

Kawasaki is recalling about 20,000 Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from model years 2012 through 2017. The fuel tap or carburetor on these vehicles can leak fuel, which creates a significant risk of fire. Kawasaki has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from these components, though no injuries have been reported so far. Affected ATVs were sold in red, black, white, and green at Kawasaki dealers nationwide between November 2011 and June 2017.

Risk

Fuel can leak from the fuel tap or carburetor, posing a fire hazard that could lead to property damage or serious injury. Owners should immediately stop using these ATVs until they have been repaired by an authorized dealer.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's model and year to see if it is a Kawasaki Brute Force 300 from model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, or 2017.
  2. Verify the vehicle by looking for 'Brute Force' printed on the right and left front fenders and locating the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) under the front bumper.
  3. Visit www.kawasaki.com and use the VIN search tool to confirm if your specific unit is part of the recall.
  4. Immediately stop using the recalled ATV to prevent the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
  5. Contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair of the fuel tap or carburetor components.
  6. For more information, contact Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on 'Recalls'.
  7. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.

Contact: Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Kawasaki Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicle (2012-2017)
Model:
Brute Force 300
Date Ranges: November 2011 - June 2017

Product Images

2017 Brute Force 300 ATV

2017 Brute Force 300 ATV

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17218
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Sold By: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.
Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 20,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Contact: Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: September 6, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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