NHTSA Recall 95V096000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Power Train. Reported 1995-05-15. An estimated 12,322 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
What the manufacturer will do
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.