Tires: tubeRecall 77V-107 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 77V-107 covers 3,654 Kawasaki vehicles for a tires: tube problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V107000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE TUBES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY VULCANIZED, CAUSING EITHER THE VALVE STEMS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE STEM BASES, THE VALVE STEM BASES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TUBE, OR THE SEAMS OF THE TUBES TO SEPARATE. TUBE FAILURE COULD OCCUR, CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT AND REAR TUBES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CARLISLE TUBES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS; TIRE TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.