Kawasaki Zx1000: Steering Damper Bolt May Become Detached
Recall Summary Kawasaki is recalling 1,116 ZX1000 motorcycles because the steering damper mounting bolt may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. If this bolt loosens and detaches, it could interfere with steering and potentially cause an accident. The manufacturer will tighten the bolt to the correct specification and inspect for any damage.
- Recalling firm
- KAWASAKI
- Product
- Vehicles: KAWASAKI ZX1000. Units affected: 1,116
- Reason
- It is possible that the steering damper mounting bolt may not have been correctly tightened during assembly. If not found this could lead to the bolt loosening and the steering damper detaching from the bracket allowing it to possibly interfere with the steering and creating the potential for an accident. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to tighten the steering damper bolt to the correct torque and to check the play between the steering damper and bracket.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-05-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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