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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V048📅 Jan 31, 2008

2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F & 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V048000
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
3,336
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-866-802-9381
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 4, 2008
Built
Apr 13, 2007 – Oct 2, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V048 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V048?

2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F & 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL + 2 more. 3,336 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-802-9381.