NHTSA recall campaign
08V222000
ManufacturerKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Reported2008-05-16Affected9,746 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2006-2007 'NINJA' ZX14 MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN COLLAPSE WHEN A CROSSMEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE FRAME COULD RESULT IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE COLLAPSING CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ADJUSTING COLLARS AND INSPECT AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE FRAME IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →