NHTSA Recall 94V231000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1994-11-22. An estimated 5,530 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE REAR SWING-ARM WELDS CAN BREAK, ALLOWING ONE OR BOTH OF THE SWING-ARM BEAMS TO SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN CASTING.
Risk
IF THE SWING-ARM SEPARATES, THE RIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING-ARM ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOTORCYCLE REAR SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT.NOTE: IF THE 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 OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, 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.