Kawasaki Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 14731 · Apr 29, 2014 · Kawasaki
611
units affected
611
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14731
- Date
- Apr 29, 2014
- Company
- Kawasaki
- Units affected
- 611
- Product
- Off-Road Motorcycles
- Product type
- Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2014 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles have a 110 cubic centimeter engine, a green fuel tank, shroud cover and fenders, a black seat and white side covers. "Kawasaki" is on both sides of the shroud cover. Model numbers are on both side covers directly beneath the seat. KLX110 models have an automatic clutch, a shift pedal and no clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 27 inches. KLX110L models have a manual clutch, a shift pedal and a clutch lever on the handlebars. The seat height for these models is about 29 inches. The emission label located below the handlebar and behind the number plate on the steering head states that it is a 2014 model.
What can happen
The camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen and come off causing the engine to lock and stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of replacing the camshaft bolts and the camshaft sprocket cover o-ring.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Kawasaki authorized dealers nationwide from July 2013 through March 2014 for about $2,300 to $2,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of replacing the camshaft bolts and the camshaft sprocket cover o-ring.
What is the hazard?
The camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen and come off causing the engine to lock and stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.