zx13r
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posted May 29, 2008 05:59 AM
Recall 06-07 zx14
Info at this link:
http://www.usrecallnews.com/2008/05/nhtsa-1138.html
Kawasaki ZX14 2006-2007 Motorcycles Recalled
May 24, 2008
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KAWASAKI / ZX14 2006-2007
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date : MAY 12, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V222000 PE08021 NHTSA Action Number: PE08021
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2006-2007 ZX14 MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN COLLAPSE WHEN A CROSSMEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE FRAME COULD RESULT IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE COLLAPSING CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ADJUSTING COLLARS AND INSPECT AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE FRAME IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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BobC
Pro
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posted May 29, 2008 06:26 AM
Well, the speculation ends here I guess. Just sent mail to Kawasaki UK asking if they are doing a recall too.
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fish_antlers
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posted May 29, 2008 07:22 AM
didn't vincent hill talk about this?
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Burnoutzx14
Parking Attendant
Stretched/Lowered/NOS
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posted May 29, 2008 08:33 AM
Hmm, this has me wondering now. Since i'v owned the bike new i have always heard a knock/clunk sound from the rear suspension over bumps. I can feel it on the left foot rest. At first i thought it could be chain slap, but its not. Still did the same thing after i lowered it and stretched it also, nothing has changed. I'v looked all around for anything loose but dont see anything.. Now i wonder if i do bring it in to the dealer, how much shit/hassle they are gonna give me for it being modified..? "Sir its probally your extensions or the nos bottle making the noise, we cant find anything wrong" Blaw blaw 
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shane661
Needs a life
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posted May 29, 2008 11:51 AM
quote:
didn't vincent hill talk about this?
No. The bike he posted pics of had the frame broken off at the steering head.
I think it is fairly well documented online that the frame can be damaged during the engine install/removal process. It sounds like Kawasaki is finally admitting that some bikes may have had improper assembly from the factory.
Shane
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bigdtd
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Interceptors
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posted May 29, 2008 11:55 AM
 Edited By: bigdtd on 29 May 2008 12:56
read the safety administration documents, 5 complaints, 0 accidents,injuries, or fatalities. it will be interesting to see where this goes. it seems most of the info came from web forums regarding complaints......
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Staff
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posted May 30, 2008 09:54 PM
Edited By: Staff on 30 May 2008 22:55
Topic closed...
Please see link to official recall thread below....
LINK TO RECALL TOPIC
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