Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Pinch Bolt Hole On The Left Side Of The Lower Front Fork Triple Clamp Was Not Threaded To The Full Design Depth. This Allowed The Pinch Bolt To Be Tightened To Its Designed Torque Value, But Did Not Provide Sufficient ClaMPIng Force On The Left Fork Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
BN125
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V005000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause Steering Problems And Create The Potential For A Crash Resulting In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Tap Additional Threads Into The Lower Fork Holder ClaMPIng Bolt Hole Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 17, 2006. Owners May Contact Kawasaki At 866-802-9381.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Start Of Manufacture
20050912
End Of Manufacture
20050921
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
103
Date Owners Notified
20060117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
20060110