Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17218
Recall Date
2017-09-06
Manufacturer
Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Units Affected
About 20,000
Products Involved
Brute Force 300 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Kawasaki to schedule a free repair.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 260 reports of fuel leaking from the fuel tap or carburetor. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Kawasaki dealers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2017 for about $4,300.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all 2012 through 2017 model Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have seating for one person and were sold in red, black, white and green. Brute Force is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the bumper. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.kawasaki.com.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28