Recall 06V005000: Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Report received

Jan 10, 2006

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

103vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause steering problems and create the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

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.