NHTSA Recall 77V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V107000; Date: Jul. 6, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000; 1977 Kawasaki KZ900
Component: Tires:tube
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,654
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the tubes may have been improperly vulcanized, causing either the valve stems to separate from the valve stem bases, the valve stem bases to separate from the tube, or the seams of the tubes to separate. Tube failure could occur, causing a sudden loss of air.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace both front and rear tubes on all affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with carlisle tubes. System: suspension; wheels; tire tube. Consequences of defect: sudden loss of air from the tire could cause a loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 5, 1977
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