Kawasaki KZ1000, KZ1100 (1981-1982): Power train
Recall 81V119000 · Oct 7, 1981 · Kawasaki Motors Corp.
14,677
vehicles affected
14,677
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V119000
- Date
- Oct 7, 1981
- Maker
- Kawasaki Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 14,677
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 1981-1982
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V119000?
2 models: Kawasaki KZ1000 (1981-1982), Kawasaki KZ1100 (1981-1982), about 14,677 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V119000?
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.
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. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.