Recall Date:
JAN 24, 1990
Model Affected:
1990 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI ZG1200
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.
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.
Remedy
CORRECT LOWER CRANKSHAFT MISMACHINING TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
Units Affected:
200
Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.