Recall 08V047000: 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400B8F and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 31, 2008

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

4,645vehicles

Model years

2008

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F6 complaints
• 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400B8F1 complaints