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Recall campaign95V096000

Recall 95V096000: 1995 Kawasaki ZX600 and 3 other models

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Report received
May 15, 1995
Manufacturer
Kawasaki motors corp.
Potentially affected
12,322vehicles
Model years
1995

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

The drive chains have been improperly heat-treated during the manufacturing process. Exposure to corrosive conditions can cause the chain side plates to crack and ultimately fail.

Possible consequence

This condition could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drive chains on the motorcycles involved in this recall.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.