Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 04V-063 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 04V-063 covers 5,850 Kawasaki vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on February 18, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MUFFLER BRACKETS COULD CRACK ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN EXHAUST PIPES.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE MUFFLER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
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 October 1, 2002 to November 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.