NHTSA Recall 88V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V089000; Date: Jun. 1, 1988
Damper could deteriorate completely and rear wheel hubor transmission gears may break, which could result in loss of control and anaccident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Kawasaki ZX1000; 1989 Kawasaki ZX1000
Component: Wheels:center Section
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,497
Recall Summary:
Rear wheel hub damper may slip out of position and become damaged during hard acceleration, allowing excessive movement between the hub coupling and the rear wheel hub.
How to Fix:
Replace damper, if damaged; remove oil on rear hub and sprocket carrier; and install spacers in sprocket carrier to keep rear hub damper from deforming.
Recall Notes:
System: rear wheel hub damper. Vehicle description: motorcycles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 1988
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