Kawasaki USA Recalls Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

240726 MULE PRO-FXT 1000 LE [678]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 26, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Kawasaki Recall Summary

Name of Product: 2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles

Hazard: When starting the engine, improper combustion can occur, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Recall Date: July 25, 2024

Units: About 19,100

Consumer Contact: Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls or online at www.kawasaki.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Kawasaki Recall Details

Description: This recall involves 2024 Mule PRO-FX™ 1000, PRO-FXR™1000 and PRO-FXT™ 1000 utility vehicles. The four wheel, off-highway utility vehicles were sold in Metallic Sierra Blue, Metallic Onyx Black, Firecracker Red, Ice Gray, TRUETIMBER® Strata, Metallic Titanium, and Metallic Stardust White colors. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the forward frame rail below the seat. The model name and model code are printed on the owner’s manual.

Model NumbersModel NameVINUPC / Date Codes Assembly DateRetail Price
KAT1000ARFNN / ARFNLMULE PRO-FXT 1000 LE JKAATCA12RB500001 5/10/2023$18,799
KAF1000LRFNN/LRFNLMULE PRO-FX 1000 HD Edition JKAAFCL17RB500001 5/16/2023$16,799
KAF1000MRFNN/MRFNLMULE PRO-FXR 1000 JKAAFCM19RB500001 5/23/2023$15,099
KAF1000NRFNN/NRFNLMULE PRO-FXR 1000 LE JKAAFCN10RB500001 5/23/2023$16,199
KAT1000BRFNN/BRFNLMULE PRO-FXT 1000 LE CamoJKAATCB14RB500001 5/10/2023$18,899
KAT1000CRFNN/CRFNLMULE PRO-FXT 1000 LE Ranch Edition JKAATCC16RB500001 5/9/2023$20,399
KAT1000DRFNN/DRFNLMULE PRO-FXT 1000 Platinum Ranch Edition JKAATCD18RB500001 5/9/2023$21,899

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. A technician will reprogram the ECU and install a sub-harness on the vehicle. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received three reports of fires occurring during engine start up. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2023 through April 2024 for between $15,100 and $21,900.

Manufacturer(s): Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.

Distributor(s): Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

Manufactured In: United States

Recall number: 24-312

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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