First problems with the T4's

Well, there is a recall out on virtually, if not, all Teryx 4's. Seems the steering assembly is failing. The shaft is coming out of the rack. Also something about some bolts not being torqued properly on the brake calipers. I checked my VIN on the Kawi website and it showed nothing, but called the dealership and they said it IS under the bulletin. Big g and anyone else, you might want to check yours out if you haven't already. Pretty significant problem. Reading about a few other's actually breaking on the teryx forum. First year machine, you have to expect some sort of problem I guess. Glad they caught it and are working on it!

TBONE21 wrote:

Why Tbone are you turning over a new leaf or is it ok for another manufacturer besides Polaris to have an issue? Come on now be consistent. You should be telling these guys to not buy those junkie Kawisaki's and buy a Commander. Oh boy that felt good, I have been waiting like a trap door spider to get you on this.

Hate to hear about the problem wvsportsman, hopefully Kawi will get the bugs worked out soon.

Nah I give the new comers a break. This is their only issue so far. They all have an issue at some point. If its a pooplaris, it's going to be alot of issues. Pooplaris is a repeat offender!

TBONE21 wrote:

Nah I give the new comers a break. This is their only issue so far. They all have an issue at some point. If its a pooplaris, it's going to be alot of issues. Pooplaris is a repeat offender!

Nah you just like picking on Popo cause they are king of the SXS. It's like all the ugly girls calling the prom queen names or the poor attacking the rich, all in an effort to distort the truth. Truth being they all have issues and weak spots, even your beloved Can't Am!!

Ok I'm done and won't respond anymore. Sorry for hijacking your thread. I just had to slam Tbone when the opportunity presented itself.

Nah its ok. It is 10 times more reliable than a pooplaris anyway. Most problems the 2 seaters had was leaky seals. They fixed that with the T4. Too bad they didn't put all of the improvements they made on the T4 into the 2013 2 seaters. That would have been one awesome machine. Nice white LE out in 13. The EPS LE T4 is a bright red. I like it! The base model is black with a red cage. It looks nice. Too bad it doesn't have EPS though.

mrwvsportsman wrote:

Nah its ok. It is 10 times more reliable than a pooplaris anyway.

So is a moped but you would not catch me riding one



























I would not mind having a Teryx 4 to take some friends sometimes but would still want my RZR too

I know alot of peeps that are considering this machine. I'm sure they will get it squared away.

I'd love to have the sportiness of an xp to rip around on once in a while. But for our family this was the obvious choice. Rhe best of both worlds. I forgot there is another problem that some guys are having. I got the $20 worth of stuff this evening to fix mine before it happens to me. Getting dirt through the gas tank vent into the fuel filter. Warranty isn't covering it. Nothing some vent tubing and a breather filter won't fix. Will post pics.

Glad they are taking care of those problems, a recall is a good thing, not a bad thing. Still my pick if I were to buy a 4 seater.

mrwvsportsman wrote:

Nah its ok. It is 10 times more reliable than a pooplaris anyway. Most problems the 2 seaters had was leaky seals. They fixed that with the T4. Too bad they didn't put all of the improvements they made on the T4 into the 2013 2 seaters. That would have been one awesome machine. Nice white LE out in 13. The EPS LE T4 is a bright red. I like it! The base model is black with a red cage. It looks nice. Too bad it doesn't have EPS though.

I love my XP but if Kawi had put all the T4 improvements in the 2-seater I would have probably upgraded to that, instead. I waited a few months before buying the XP to see if they would. Good luck correcting the T4 problem - I'm sure you'll get it sorted out pretty quick.

just got back from wva we spent 10 days up there i had no problems with mine will jack mine up and check it out now i really need to find a back up quick rzr,s or xp 900 anybody know where a deal is

I haven't had any problems out of mine yet, but I have heard of the steering column coming clear out of the rack on some and I just can't trust it esp with my family in there with me. I would have made the bergoo ride this weekend cause my power came back on Friday, but I just couldn't trust it. Prob be several months before the parts are available to get it fixed. I would trade for a 2013, but they are under the same recall. None are shipping to the dealers.

big g wrote:

just got back from wva we spent 10 days up there i had no problems with mine will jack mine up and check it out now i really need to find a back up quick rzr,s or xp 900 anybody know where a deal is

Big G, If you interested in a 2010 S. Shoot me a PM.



Thanks

No parts in sight anytime soon. Dealers know nothing. This could take a while unless the aftermarket steps up. Fuel filter clogging was an easy fix. Hopefully I caught mine before I got too much in there. I didn't take it apart and check it.

The vent tube was supposed to be stuck in this hole. You can see the dirt inside the frame. The vent is to let air into the tank to prevent suction. But it was just flopping like you see in the pic.



So I took a breather filter and some windshield washer hose and extended the hose up under the center console.



Before



After

Looks like a good fix. I think that fix will be better than whatever Kawasaki comes up with that for that issue.

as much as I don't want to, with Tbone just this one time.