Kawasaki ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, ZG1400B8FL (2008): Equipment
Recall 08V047000 · Jan 31, 2008 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
4,645
vehicles affected
4,645
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V047000
- Date
- Jan 31, 2008
- Maker
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 4,645
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,645 MY 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE PIVOT PIN FOR THE LATCHES THAT SECURE THE SADDLEBAGS TO THE VEHICLE CAN BREAK IF FORCE IS APPLIED TO EITHER SADDLEBAG SUCH AS IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE FALLS OVER WHILE PARKED OR IF THE SADDLEBAG IS IMPROPERLY ATTACHED.
What can happen
CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITH EITHER SADDLEBAG LATCH BROKEN CAN RESULT IN THE SADDLEBAG COMING FREE OF ITS MOUNT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SADDLEBAG LATCH ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE WITH REINFORCED LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | ZG1400A8F | 2008 |
| Kawasaki | ZG1400A8FL | 2008 |
| Kawasaki | ZG1400B8F | 2008 |
| Kawasaki | ZG1400B8FL | 2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V047000?
4 models: Kawasaki ZG1400A8F (2008), Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL (2008), Kawasaki ZG1400B8F (2008) and 1 more, about 4,645 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V047000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SADDLEBAG LATCH ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE WITH REINFORCED LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
What can happen?
CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITH EITHER SADDLEBAG LATCH BROKEN CAN RESULT IN THE SADDLEBAG COMING FREE OF ITS MOUNT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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.