| Make : KAWASAKI | Model : ZX600 K1L | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021101 - 20030731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V387000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031022 | Date Received by ODI: 20031016 | Date Added to Database: 20031015 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC03-11 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 11018 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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