Recall 08V048000: 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400B8F and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 31, 2008

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

3,336vehicles

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 3,611 my 2008 zg1400a8f, zg1400a8fl, zg1400b8f, and zg1400b8fl motorcycles. The rear carrier platform could break if a kawasaki genuine accessory luggage system is installed on the carrier platform and a passenger leans against it.

Possible consequence

The carrier platform and luggage system could become detached from the vehicle, creating the potential for a crash which could result in injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear carrier platform if necessary. 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