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  Safety Recalls of Kawasaki KZ1000 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Kawasaki KZ1000. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kawasaki KZ1000.

NHTSA Recall #: 91V057000; Apr. 11, 1991

Inconsistent clutch operations caused by lack of oildelivery to clutch activating mechanism could cause unexpected loss of vehiclecontrol.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Kawasaki KZ1000, 1990 Kawasaki KZ1000, 1991 Kawasaki KZ1000
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: A misalignment of an oil supply hole in a bushing prevents oil delivery to a portion of the clutch activating mechanism. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 81V140000; Nov. 18, 1981

Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000, 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000, 1981 Kawasaki KZ1100, 1982 Kawasaki KZ750
Component: WHEELS
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 81V119000; Oct. 7, 1981

Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000, 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000, 1981 Kawasaki KZ1100, 1982 Kawasaki KZ1100
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Summary: The bolt which secures the drive chain sprocket to the transmission output shaft may loosen during normal operation. If this bolt comes loose, the sprocket may separate from the shaft, resulting in lock-up of rear wheel. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V107000; Jul. 6, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000, 1977 Kawasaki KZ900
Component: TIRES:TUBE
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kawasaki KZ1000 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 11, 1991   Power Train:clutch Assembly 1,879
Nov. 18, 1981   Wheel 11,978
Oct. 7, 1981   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 14,677
Jul. 6, 1977   Tires:tube 3,654


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kawasaki KZ1000 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1991 Kawasaki KZ1000 1
1990 Kawasaki KZ1000 1
1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 1
1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 2
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000 2
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 1