The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA issued a recall notice on its ZX14 motorcycles due to a faulty rear suspension.

Below is the full recall notice...

Make / 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: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A CONSEQUENCE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.

Remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY OR OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.

Labels: Kawasaki-Recalls, Kawasaki-ZX14

Yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that Kawasaki issued a recall notice on its 2008 model year Ninja 250 motorycles.

Below is the actual recall notice...

Make / Models / Years:
KAWASAKI / EX250J8F / 2008
KAWASAKI / EX250J8FL / 2008

Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Mfr's Report Date : MAR 12, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V158000 N/A

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 487

Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 487 MY 2008 EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. AN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT HOLE IN THE AIR FILTER BOX MAY BE BLOCKED. IF SO, AIR PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET TO FAIL AND LEAK OIL.

Consequence: IF ENOUGH OIL LEAKS FROM THE ENGINE, IT COULD DRIP OR SPRAY ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THIS CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AIR FILTER BOX AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Labels: Kawasaki-Ninja-250, Kawasaki-Recalls