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NHTSA recall 81V119000

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Kawasaki KZ1000 and 1 more

Reported Oct 7, 198114,677 vehicles affectedKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

The defect

The bolt which secures the drive chain sprocket to the transmission output shaft may loosen during normal operation. If this bolt comes loose, the sprocket may separate from the shaft, resulting in lock-up of rear wheel.

The remedy

Dealer will ensure that the proper torque (58 ft. Lb.) IS applied to the bolt and a system of interlocking washers will be installed to prevent the bolt from loosening. This will be done without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Kawasaki KZ1000
19811982
Kawasaki KZ1100
19811982

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: power train; sprocket bolt.consequences of defect: locking of the rear wheel could occur without priorwarning, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: motorcycle should not be ridden until repairs are completed.