Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V063000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-02-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V063000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
5,850
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-18
Owners notified
2004-02-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MUFFLER BRACKETS COULD CRACK ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN EXHAUST PIPES.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE MUFFLER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
KAWASAKI VN1600-A12003
KAWASAKI VN1600-A1L2003
KAWASAKI VN1600-A22004
KAWASAKI VN1600-A2L2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.