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Recall 2005197 — KAWASAKI KVF400 2001-2005

Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database · Canada · 2005-06-30

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Agency
Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database
Recall identifier
2005197
Date of alert
2005-06-30
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Brand
KAWASAKI
Product category
A.T.V.
Product type
Vehicle
Reported risk: On certain ATV's, if the front wheel impacts a significant obstruction, such as rock or log, while the steering is fully turned to either side, the resulting loading of the ball joint can result in elongation or enlargement of the hole in the knuckle into which the ball joint is mounted. Over time, and with substantial additional use, this impact-triggered enlargement of the hole allows the ball joint and knuckle interface to wear, resulting in a looseness and possible clunking noise during vehicle operation. If allowed to continue, this looseness can eventually lead to separation of the ball joint from the knuckle, creating the potential for an accident resulting in injury or death. Correction: For KVF300 and 400 series, the aluminium knuckles and other related components are to be replaced with steel parts. For KVF360, 650 and 700 series, the aluminium knuckle, ball joint and suspension arm will be replaced with updated versions.
Primary source: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?la

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