On March 4, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of some 200 2008 Kawasaki KLX140 off-road motorcycles because the motorcycles have welds that could be missing or made incorrectly, allowing the frame to crack or break and posing a risk of serious injury to riders.

The recalled Kawasaki bikes are 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. The recalled Kawasaki off-road bikes are green in color and have ?Kawasaki? identification on the sides of the fuel tank and ?KLX140? printed underneath the seat on both sides. The recalled motorcycles sold at dealers nationwide between January 2008 and February 2008 for about $2,700.

The USPC is urging consumers immediately to stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification. They may also call Kawasaki toll-free at 1-866-802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kawasaki.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ?Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure,? March 4, 2008.