United States
Model Year 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off‑road vehicles (models KRT1000D, KRT1000F, KRT1000G), sold in lime green with the VIN on the right rear of the main frame under the rear fender and the model name on the doors, are recalled. The drive converter sheave can break, sending metal fragments into the engine compartment and surrounding area and posing impact and injury hazards. Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact a Kawasaki dealer or Kawasaki Motors USA at 855-878-4217 or via the Kawasaki recalls pages to schedule a free repair that replaces the movable clutch sheave assembly, installs a clutch cover guard and reprograms the ECU.
What's being recalled
This recall involves Model Year 2026 Kawasaki Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles with the following model numbers: KRT1000D, KRT1000F and KRT1000G. Each unit has a unique VIN number located on the right rear of the main frame underneath the rear fender and above the rear wheel. The vehicles have either "Teryx4 H2" or "Teryx5 H2" on the driver and front passenger doors and the Kawasaki logo on both the left and right side above the rear wheels. The recalled vehicles were sold in lime green color. Model numbers are printed on the owner's manual.
Manufactured in: United States.
The hazard
The drive converter sheave can break in certain circumstances, resulting in metal fragments being discharged within the engine compartment and surrounding area, posing impact and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries: Kawasaki has received 19 reports of incidents involving drive converter sheave breakage. No injuries have been reported.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. A technician will replace the moveable clutch sheave assembly, install a clutch cover guard and reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on the vehicle. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact: Kawasaki Motors USA toll-free at 855-878-4217 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls or www.kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Where it was sold
Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2025 to January 2026 for between $37,200 and $43,700.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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