KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-05-15.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V096000
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
12,322
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-15
Owners notified
1995-06-05
Defect description
THE DRIVE CHAINS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN SIDE PLATES TO CRACK AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS ON THE MOTORCYCLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVELINE; SHAFT CHAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-714-770-0400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.