KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1983-09-06.
Recall campaignNHTSA 83V087000
Wheels: hubcap/cover
Component
Wheels: hubcap/cover
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,301
Reported to NHTSA
1983-09-06
Owners notified
1983-10-15
Defect description
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE CONNECTION OF SPOKES AND THE HUB. CONTINUED USE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL FAILURE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR THE DEFECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF WHEEL FAILURE OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THERIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO RIDE MOTORCYCLES PRIOR TO INSPECTION ANDCORRECTION OF THE DEFECT.
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.