NHTSA Recall 06V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V130000; Date: Apr. 24, 2006
If the bolt loosens and backs out completely, the steering damper could inhibit free movement of the steering assembly causing a loss of steering control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Kawasaki Zx1000d6f; 2006 Kawasaki Zx1000d6f/l
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 6,746
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the bolt that attaches the steering damper body to the frame bracket may not have been tightened sufficiently during vehicle assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will tighten the steering damper bolt to the proper torque and inspect the damper movement. The recall began on April 28, 2006. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 2006
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