Kawasaki ZX1000D6F, ZX1000D6F/L (2006): Steering
Recall 06V130000 · Apr 24, 2006 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
6,746
vehicles affected
6,746
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06V130000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2006
- Maker
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 6,746
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Steering wheel/handle bar
- Model years
- 2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPER BODY TO THE FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
What can happen
IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING DAMPER BOLT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND INSPECT THE DAMPER MOVEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 06V130000?
2 models: Kawasaki ZX1000D6F (2006), Kawasaki ZX1000D6F/L (2006), about 6,746 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 06V130000?
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING DAMPER BOLT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND INSPECT THE DAMPER MOVEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
What can happen?
IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.