Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 03V-387 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 03V-387 covers 11,018 Kawasaki vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V387000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.
The risk
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC03-11.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 November 1, 2002 to July 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.