Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 KAWASAKI ZX636 B1

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V387000

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
11,018
Reported to NHTSA
2003-10-16
Owners notified
2003-10-22

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine12,500 mi

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.