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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 Numbers Model Name VIN UPC / Date Codes Assembly Date Retail Price
KAT1000ARFNN / ARFNL MULE PRO-FXT 1000 LE  JKAATCA12RB500001  5/10/2023 $18,799
KAF1000LRFNN/LRFNL MULE PRO-FX 1000 HD Edition  JKAAFCL17RB500001  5/16/2023 $16,799
KAF1000MRFNN/MRFNL MULE PRO-FXR 1000  JKAAFCM19RB500001  5/23/2023 $15,099
KAF1000NRFNN/NRFNL MULE PRO-FXR 1000 LE  JKAAFCN10RB500001  5/23/2023 $16,199
KAT1000BRFNN/BRFNL MULE PRO-FXT 1000 LE Camo JKAATCB14RB500001  5/10/2023 $18,899
KAT1000CRFNN/CRFNL MULE PRO-FXT 1000 LE Ranch Edition  JKAATCC16RB500001  5/9/2023 $20,399
KAT1000DRFNN/DRFNL MULE 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

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