2006 KAWASAKI ZX1000D6F-L MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #06V130000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPER BODY TO THE FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2006 KAWASAKI ZX1000D6F-L |
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| Manufacturer |
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. |
| Manufactured between |
11/28/2005 - 3/6/2006 |
| Recalled on |
4/24/2006 |
| Influenced by |
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/28/2006 |
| # Affected |
6,746 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPER BODY TO THE FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING DAMPER BOLT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND INSPECT THE DAMPER MOVEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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