Recall Detail

KAWASAKI / KZ1000 / 1982

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 30019 Vehicale/Equipment Name: KAWASAKI
Recalled Component Id: 000003768000009185000000192 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: KZ1000 Model Year: 1982
NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V119000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Manufacturer That Filed Report: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Start date of Manufacturing: -- End date of Manufacturing: --
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 14677
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Dec, 01 1981 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Report Received Date: Oct, 07 1981
Record Creation date : Oct, 13 1981 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : The bolt which secures the drive chain sprocket to the transmission output shaft may loosen during normal operation. if this bolt comes loose, the sprocket may separate from the shaft, resulting in lock-up of rear wheel. Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary : Dealer will ensure that the proper torque (58 ft. lb.) is applied to the bolt and a system of interlocking washers will be installed to prevent the bolt from loosening. this will be done without charge to owner. Recall Notes: Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: power train; sprocket bolt.consequences of defect: locking of the rear wheel could occur without priorwarning, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: motorcycle should not be ridden until repairs are completed.
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