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  NHTSA Recall 84V079000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V079000; Date: Jul. 3, 1984

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Kawasaki ZX900

Component: Wheel

Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 5,946

icon3 Recall Summary:

Rear wheel could lock because a locknut on rear hub coupling assembly may not be securely fastened.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will inspect the rear hub coupling assembly and secure the lock nuts by tightening them. Also, a reminder label will be installed on the swing arm.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: suspension; rear hub coupling assembly. Consequences of defect: rear wheel may lock and could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. Also, stud could contact swing arm and cause wear,eventually weakening the arm. Note: the defect may be accompanied by a clicking or tapping noise from therear wheel.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 3, 1984

Also see:

All recalls of Kawasaki vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.