WheelsRecall 04V-373 · Kawasaki vehicles

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 04V-373 covers 4,995 Kawasaki vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4,9953 models
ReportedJul 22, 2004Owners notified Aug 9, 2004
Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V373000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.

The risk

THIS WHEEL FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC04-08.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.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 6, 2004 to March 30, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.