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1993 Kawasaki Zx1100-C EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Recall

Read the complete details of this Zx1100-C recall issued on Aug 03, 2004 by the NHTSA, including the number of motorcycles affected, consequence, proposed solution from Kawasaki, and more.
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