Kawasaki Jet Skis STX160X and STX160LX MY2020

Official notice

8 Oct 2020

Last checked

8 Oct 2020

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Kawasaki Jet Skis STX160X and STX160LX MY2020. If the front hatch cover detaches from the watercraft, it may propel towards the rider, causing serious injury. Published 2020-10-08.

What to do now

Consumers should stop operating their watercraft immediately. Kawasaki Motors will notify all affected owners by direct letter or email and advise them to make an appointment for repair. For further information, consumers are urged to contact their nearest Authorised Kawasaki dealer by using the following link https://kawasaki.com.au/dealer-locator/ or alternatively contact Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd by using the following link, https://kawasaki.com.au/faqs/

Recall number

cdaced29-721f-4490-bbac-3fed768830ed

Official notice

2020-10-08

The hazard

If the front hatch cover detaches from the watercraft, it may propel towards the rider, causing serious injury.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

CODES JT1500SLF/JT1500TLF MODEL YEAR 2020 HULL IDENTIFICA

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Affected products

Product 1

Kawasaki Jet Skis STX160X and STX160LX 3 seater, 4 stroke jet ski Model Codes JT1500SLF/JT1500TLF Model Year 2020 Hull Identification Number (HIN) is located at rear of jet ski hull 230 affected watercrafts

Risk / hazard

If the front hatch cover detaches from the watercraft, it may propel towards the rider, causing serious injury.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Water sports

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

cdaced29-721f-4490-bbac-3fed768830ed

Classification

Water sports

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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