| Make : KAWASAKI | Model : VN1600-A2 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20021001 - 20031130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V063000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040217 | Date Received by ODI: 20040218 | Date Added to Database: 20040220 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5850 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MUFFLER BRACKETS COULD CRACK ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN EXHAUST PIPES. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE MUFFLER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004. 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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