Tires: valveRecall 01V-323 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 01V-323 covers 6,305 Kawasaki vehicles for a tires: valve problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V323000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 10, 1999 to February 1, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.