NHTSA Recall 83V087000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Wheels. Reported 1983-09-06. An estimated 1,301 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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