2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6F & 2006 Kawasaki ZX14A6FL + 4 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2006-2007 'ninja' ZX14 motorcycles. The rear suspension CAN collapse when a crossmember separates from the frame.
💥 The risk
Failure of the frame could result in the rear of the motorcycle collapsing creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will check the torque of the engine mount adjusting collars and inspect and possibly replace the frame if necessary. The recall began on june 2, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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
- 08V222000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MC 08-12
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 9,746
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 2, 2008
- Built
- Feb 28, 2006 – Mar 21, 2007
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers may 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.