Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 06V130000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2006-04-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V130000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
6,746
Reported to NHTSA
2006-04-24
Owners notified
2006-04-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPER BODY TO THE FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING DAMPER BOLT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND INSPECT THE DAMPER MOVEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
KAWASAKI ZX1000D6F2006
KAWASAKI ZX1000D6F/L2006

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.