Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 08V047000

Equipment

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2008-01-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V047000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
4,645
Reported to NHTSA
2008-01-31
Owners notified
2008-02-04

Defect description

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,645 MY 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE PIVOT PIN FOR THE LATCHES THAT SECURE THE SADDLEBAGS TO THE VEHICLE CAN BREAK IF FORCE IS APPLIED TO EITHER SADDLEBAG SUCH AS IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE FALLS OVER WHILE PARKED OR IF THE SADDLEBAG IS IMPROPERLY ATTACHED.

Safety risk

CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITH EITHER SADDLEBAG LATCH BROKEN CAN RESULT IN THE SADDLEBAG COMING FREE OF ITS MOUNT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SADDLEBAG LATCH ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE WITH REINFORCED LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
KAWASAKI ZG1400A8F2008
KAWASAKI ZG1400A8FL2008
KAWASAKI ZG1400B8F2008
KAWASAKI ZG1400B8FL2008

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.