NHTSA Recall 01V323000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Tires. Reported 2001-10-10. An estimated 6,305 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).