1989 Kawasaki Motorcycle Recalls
A 1989 Kawasaki motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list
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A 1989 Kawasaki motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list of 1989 Kawasaki motorcycle recalls, the danger and consequence, and the solution offered by the manufacturer.
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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
A MISALIGNMENT OF AN OIL SUPPLY HOLE IN A BUSHING PREVENTS OIL DELIVERY TO A PORTION OF THE CLUTCH ACTIVATING MECHANISM. ... more
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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
APR 11, 1991 |
| Model Affected: |
KZ1000 |
| Units Affected: |
1879 |
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Summary
A MISALIGNMENT OF AN OIL SUPPLY HOLE IN A BUSHING PREVENTS OIL DELIVERY TO A PORTION OF THE CLUTCH ACTIVATING MECHANISM.
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Consequence
INCONSISTENT CLUTCH OPERATIONS CAUSED BY LACK OF OILDELIVERY TO CLUTCH ACTIVATING MECHANISM COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.
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Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE NEEDLE BEARING RACES AS NECESSARY.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
BOLTS THAT SECURE HANDLEBARS TO THEIR HOLDERS CAN LOOSEN OR FRACTURE. ... more
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1989 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX750 |
| Units Affected: |
1953 |
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Summary
BOLTS THAT SECURE HANDLEBARS TO THEIR HOLDERS CAN LOOSEN OR FRACTURE.
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Consequence
HANDLE BARS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE HOLDER RESULTING INLOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
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Remedy
REPLACE HOLDER ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED HOLDER DESIGN THAT USES TWO BOLTS.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
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. ... more
| Component: |
WHEELS:CENTER SECTION |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 01, 1988 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX1000 |
| Units Affected: |
1497 |
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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.
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Consequence
DAMPER COULD DETERIORATE COMPLETELY AND REAR WHEEL HUBOR TRANSMISSION GEARS MAY BREAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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Remedy
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.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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