Aug. 19, 2010 - Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. has recalled about 4,000 2010 KLX110 Off-Road Motorcycles as the result of a safety hazard with the defective product. According to the company, a faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter.
While no injures have been reported as a result of this hazard, it does pose a serious risk to riders.
The motorcycle recall is for Kawasaki 2010 KLX110CAN and KLX110DAF models. They are green and the manufacturer’s name, Kawasaki, is printed on the fuel tank. They were sold nationwide between August 2009 and February 2010 for around $2,100 each.
If you own one of the models involved in the motorcycle recall, you should stop using it and contact your nearest Kawasaki Motorcycle distributor and make an appointment for repairs. The repairs will be done free of charge.
In response to the problem, Kawasaki has attempted to contact all known owners, but there is still a large number of affected vehicles that have not been repaired. For more information about the motorcycle recall, you can contact Kawasaki toll-free at 1-866-802-9381.
If you have been injured by one of these bikes, a Florida product liability attorney can talk to you about your options for filing a defective product claim.
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