The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24312·Announced 2024-07-25

2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Utility Vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard

Kawasaki is recalling approximately 19,100 units of the 2024 Mule PRO 1000 utility vehicles due to improper combustion during engine start that can pose a fire hazard. Three fires have been reported with no injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states "No injuries have been reported," and the hazard (improper combustion leading to fire risk) is based on three reported fire incidents without reported harm. Per the rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard is substantive but not yet manifested in injury, the score is at most 3. This qualifies as High because fire is a significant risk-of-harm hazard, even though actual injury has not occurred.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is recalling approximately 19,100 units of 2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 off-highway utility vehicles. The recall includes the MULE PRO-FX 1000, PRO-FXR 1000, and PRO-FXT 1000 models in various colors and trim levels.

When starting the engine, improper combustion can occur in these vehicles, creating a fire hazard. Kawasaki has received three reports of fires occurring during engine startup. No injuries have been reported.

These vehicles were sold at Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2023 through April 2024, with retail prices ranging from $15,100 to $21,900. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair, during which a technician will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) and install a sub-harness. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can contact Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls.

The recalled product

Product
2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Highway Utility Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • improper-combustion
Affected units
19,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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