Recall 83V087000
Wheels › Hubcap/cover — Kawasaki · reported 6 Sep 1983 · 1,301 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE CONNECTION OF SPOKES AND THE HUB. CONTINUED USE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL FAILURE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR THE DEFECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF WHEEL FAILURE OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THERIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO RIDE MOTORCYCLES PRIOR TO INSPECTION ANDCORRECTION OF THE DEFECT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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