1990 Kawasaki Motorcycle Recalls
A 1990 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 1990 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 1990 Kawasaki motorcycle recalls, the danger and consequence, and the solution offered by the manufacturer.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE HEX NUT WHICH SECURES THE DRIVE CHAIN SPROCKET TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT MAY BECOME LOOSE. ... more
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 15, 1993 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX1100-C |
| Units Affected: |
8817 |
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Summary
THE HEX NUT WHICH SECURES THE DRIVE CHAIN SPROCKET TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT MAY BECOME LOOSE.
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Consequence
CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE MAY CAUSE THE NUT ANDSPROCKET TO FALL OFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT AND WASHER AS A SET WITH A NEW NUT AND REDESIGNED WASHER.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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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
| Component: |
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISMACHINING OF LOWER CRANKCASE HAS CAUSED THE OIL FILTER CASE TO BE POSITIONED INCORRECTLY. THIS MISALIGNMENT STRESSES THE OIL AND WATER PUMPS AND COULD CAUSE ONE OR THE OTHER TO FAIL. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 24, 1990 |
| Model Affected: |
ZG1200 |
| Units Affected: |
200 |
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Summary
MISMACHINING OF LOWER CRANKCASE HAS CAUSED THE OIL FILTER CASE TO BE POSITIONED INCORRECTLY. THIS MISALIGNMENT STRESSES THE OIL AND WATER PUMPS AND COULD CAUSE ONE OR THE OTHER TO FAIL.
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Consequence
FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP OR WATER PUMP DRIVES COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE AND FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION OR COOLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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Remedy
CORRECT LOWER CRANKSHAFT MISMACHINING TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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