How many recalls does the 1982 Kawasaki Kz550 have?

The 1982 Kawasaki Kz550 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Kawasaki Kz550 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1982 Kawasaki Kz550 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1982 Kawasaki Kz550 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,200 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 82V101000 1982-10-13 1,200 affected

Defect

ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND THE WIRES COULD BE SEVERELY PINCHED BY THE SEAT.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE WIRING SYSTEM AND RELOCATE, IF NECESSARY, TO PREVENT WIRES FROM BEING PINCHED.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Kawasaki Kz550 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.