Defect Description For Recall
Rear Wheel Hub Damper May Slip Out Of Position And Become Damaged During Hard Acceleration, Allowing Excessive Movement Between The Hub Coupling And The Rear Wheel Hub.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
ZX1000
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
88V089000
Component Description
Wheels:Hubcap/Cover
Effect Of Defect
Damper Could Deteriorate Completely And Rear Wheel Hubor Transmission Gears May Break, Which Could Result In Loss Of Control And Anaccident.
Fix Defect
Replace Damper, If Damaged; Remove Oil On Rear Hub And Sprocket Carrier; And Install Spacers In Sprocket Carrier To Keep Rear Hub Damper From Deforming.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19770101
End Of Manufacture
19880101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1497
Date Owners Notified
19880518
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
19880601