NHTSA Recall 81V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V140000; Date: Nov. 18, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000; 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000; 1981 Kawasaki KZ1100; 1982 Kawasaki KZ750
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 11,978
Recall Summary:
The balance weights which are attached to the front wheel of the motorcycle may cause the front tire to leak air slowly. If the air pressure gets low enough, the tire may shift on the rim and deflate rapidly.
How to Fix:
Existing weights will be replaced with new weights that will not interfere with the sealing properties of the tire.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with bridgestone 4-ply ratingtubeless tires, size 3. 25v-19 or 3. 25h-19 and clip-on balance weights on thefront wheel. System: suspension; wheel balance weights. Consequences of defect: rapid air loss may cause loss of control and, possibly,an accident. Note: to minimize the chance of an accident prior to correction, make suretires are inflated to the recommended pressure before riding.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 1981
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