Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 83V-087 · 1983 Kawasaki KZ750

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 83V-087 covers 1,301 1983 Kawasaki KZ750 for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,3011 model

ReportedSep 6, 1983Owners notified Oct 15, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V087000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE CONNECTION OF SPOKES AND THE HUB. CONTINUED USE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL FAILURE.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR THE DEFECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL IF NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF WHEEL FAILURE OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THERIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO RIDE MOTORCYCLES PRIOR TO INSPECTION ANDCORRECTION OF THE DEFECT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Kawasaki KZ7501983