The 2004 Kawasaki Zx1000-C1 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,995 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.
THIS WHEEL FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The consumer's son was driving a motorcycle when he lost control and struck the curb. He was thrown from the motorcycle and struck his head on the concrete and was killed instantly. The consumer did not know if nhtsa recall 04v373000: repairs on the front wheel was performed. The consumer will…”
“A recall notice was received on the front wheel replacement. Dealer could not do repairs since no parts were available. Consumer was not able to drive the vehicle.*ak”
“The consume received a recall notice(04v-373-000) for replacement for the front wheel. No parts were available. *jb”
“I was traveling around 40 to 50 mph when the front wheel of my motorcycle seemed to just give way and shhoot me and the bike into a curb therefore highsideing me. The only injury I had was to my left and right ankles. 3 weeks after the accident I received a recall notice not to ride my motorcycle…”
“While the vehicle was parked fluid was leaking from underneath. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the crankcase cracked and needed to be replaced. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Kawasaki Zx1000-C1 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.