Defect Description For Recall
Kawasaki Is Recalling 4,645 My 2008 Zg1400A8F, Zg1400A8Fl, Zg1400B8F, And Zg1400B8Fl Motorcycles. The Pivot Pin For The Latches That Secure The SaddlebAGS To The Vehicle Can Break If Force Is Applied To Either Saddlebag Such As In The Event The Vehicle Falls Over While Parked Or If The Saddlebag Is Improperly Attached.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
ZG1400B8F
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V047000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
Continued Use Of The Vehicle With Either Saddlebag Latch Broken Can Result In The Saddlebag Coming Free Of Its Mount During Vehicle Operation, Creating The Possibility Of A Crash Resulting In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Saddlebag Latch Assemblies Free Of Charge With Reinforced Latches. The Recall Began On February 4, 2008. Owners May Contact Kawasaki At 866-802-9381.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Start Of Manufacture
20070413
End Of Manufacture
20080117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4645
Date Owners Notified
20080204
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
20080131