Driveline: driveshaftRecall 81V-119 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 81V-119 covers 14,677 Kawasaki vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BOLT WHICH SECURES THE DRIVE CHAIN SPROCKET TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT MAY LOOSEN DURING NORMAL OPERATION. IF THIS BOLT COMES LOOSE, THE SPROCKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOCK-UP OF REAR WHEEL.
The fix
DEALER WILL ENSURE THAT THE PROPER TORQUE (58 FT. LB.) IS APPLIED TO THE BOLT AND A SYSTEM OF INTERLOCKING WASHERS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE BOLT FROM LOOSENING. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; SPROCKET BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOCKING OF THE REAR WHEEL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.