NHTSA Recall 82V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V101000; Date: Oct. 13, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Kawasaki KZ550
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,200
Recall Summary:
On some of these vehicles, the electrical wiring may have been improperly routed and the wires could be severely pinched by the seat.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect the wiring system and relocate, if necessary, to prevent wires from being pinched.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: electrical; wiring. Consequences of defect: if wires were severely pinched and cut, the electricalsystem would fail, causing loss of lighting and power. Loss of lighting andpower in traffic, at night or in severe weather conditions could result inmotorcycle being struck by another vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 1982
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