NHTSA recall campaign
01V323000
ManufacturerKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.Reported2001-10-10Affected6,305 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →