What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999089
- Recall date
- 18 May 1999
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Models
- Kvf400, Kvf300
- Model years
- 1997 to 1999
- Vehicle class
- A.T.V.
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 7,573
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain ATV's, if the steering wheel is turned to the full-lock position, the shock of striking an object with one of the front wheels can fracture the front steering knuckle even if the vehicle speed is not excessive. The fracture occurs between the junction with the steering tie rod and the wheel, and will result in loss of steering control to one front wheel of the vehicle. Correction: Upper steering stop bolts will be replaced with rubber dampers. Some models will receive a modification to the lower steering stop mounting bracket if they are so equipped.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1999089.