| Make : KAWASAKI | Model : ZX600-C8L | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940901 - 19950501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V096000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950605 | Date Received by ODI: 19950515 | Date Added to Database: 19950519 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12322 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DRIVE CHAINS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN SIDE PLATES TO CRACK AND ULTIMATELY FAIL. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS ON THE MOTORCYCLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. |
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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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