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  NHTSA Recall 08V222000

NHTSA Campaign Id 08V222000; Date: May. 16, 2008

Failure of the frame could result in the rear of the motorcycle collapsing creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2006 Kawasaki Zx14a6f 2006 Kawasaki Zx14a6fl 2007 Kawasaki Zx14a7f 2007 Kawasaki Zx14a7fa 2007 Kawasaki Zx14a7fal 2007 Kawasaki Zx14a7fl

Component: Structure

Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.

Affected Units:: 9,746

icon3 Recall Summary:

Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2006-2007 'ninja' zx14 motorcycles. The rear suspension can collapse when a crossmember separates from the frame.

icon2 How to 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.

icon4 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: Jun 2, 2008

Also see:

All recalls of Kawasaki vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.