Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 90V-005 · 1990 Kawasaki ZG1200
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-005 covers 200 1990 Kawasaki ZG1200 for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MISMACHINING OF LOWER CRANKCASE HAS CAUSED THE OIL FILTER CASE TO BE POSITIONED INCORRECTLY. THIS MISALIGNMENT STRESSES THE OIL AND WATER PUMPS AND COULD CAUSE ONE OR THE OTHER TO FAIL.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP OR WATER PUMP DRIVES COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE AND FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION OR COOLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
CORRECT LOWER CRANKSHAFT MISMACHINING TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
SYSTEM: ENGINE CRANKSHFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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 September 1, 1989 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.