| Make : KAWASAKI | Model : ZG1200 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890901 - 19900101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V005000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900215 | Date Received by ODI: 19900124 | Date Added to Database: 19900126 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 200 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
CORRECT LOWER CRANKSHAFT MISMACHINING TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE. |
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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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