ZX14 (zzr1400) recall

[Cajun]

Looks like there been a recall stateside, that has moved to the UK also

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/June/9-15/june0908Kawasaki-ZZR1400-frame-recall/?R=EPI-100985


http://www.bikeland.org/misc/zx14/recall_letter.jpg <--recall letter

'Make / Models : KAWASAKI / ZX14
Model/Build Years : 2006-2007
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Mfr's Report Date : MAY 12, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V222000 PE08021
NHTSA Action Number: PE08021

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected :

Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2006-2007 'NINJA' ZX14 MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN COLLAPSE WHEN A CROSSMEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME.

Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE FRAME COULD RESULT IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE COLLAPSING CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ADJUSTING COLLARS AND INSPECT AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE FRAME IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
'

bunch of information http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?TID=39449&FID=27

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[skidMark]

Seams there been a recall stateside, that has moved to the UK also


Seams? or seems? or do you actually mean like...seam welding?

At least kawasaki are sorting the issue, unlike suzuki with the gsxr and doing nothing whatsoever about it.

[Tonka]

I hope Kawasaki NZ are going to follow up on this as well!

[pete376403]

Kawasaki NZ didn't waste any time advising me by letter of the recall for the KLR muffler bolt issue (muffler bolts come out, muffler falls into the wheel, fall down go boom). The USA riders were bleating like sheep on the various forums about this but they're naturally whiners over there. I just checked the bolts myself (and they were tight)
The 1400 frame thing sounds a little more serious

[CHOPPA]

im sure kawasaki would if it affected there models

[Tonka]

Got my letter on Monday from Kawasaki NZ, my bike has been recalled for a check up...:weep: Its heading in Monday, hopefully not for too long!

[Quasievil]

Kawasaki NZ didn't waste any time advising me by letter of the recall for the KLR muffler bolt issue (muffler bolts come out, muffler falls into the wheel, fall down go boom). The USA riders were bleating like sheep on the various forums about this but they're naturally whiners over there. I just checked the bolts myself (and they were tight)
The 1400 frame thing sounds a little more serious

The KLR was recalled ??? news to me

The ZX14 only needs a couple of bolts checked for torque its not a major,

[BarBender]

Got my letter on Monday from Kawasaki NZ, my bike has been recalled for a check up...:weep: Its heading in Monday, hopefully not for too long!

You riding up then??

[Wheeliemonsta]

Looks like there been a recall stateside, that has moved to the UK also

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/June/9-15/june0908Kawasaki-ZZR1400-frame-recall/?R=EPI-100985


http://www.bikeland.org/misc/zx14/recall_letter.jpg <--recall letter

'Make / Models : KAWASAKI / ZX14
Model/Build Years : 2006-2007
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Mfr's Report Date : MAY 12, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V222000 PE08021
NHTSA Action Number: PE08021

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected :

Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2006-2007 'NINJA' ZX14 MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN COLLAPSE WHEN A CROSSMEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME.

Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE FRAME COULD RESULT IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE COLLAPSING CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ADJUSTING COLLARS AND INSPECT AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE FRAME IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
'

bunch of information http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?TID=39449&FID=27

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All registered owners have been conatcted by mail...

To the best of my knowledge there have been no effected units in N.Z so far...

Cheers

:rockon:

[pete376403]

The KLR was recalled ??? news to me

The ZX14 only needs a couple of bolts checked for torque its not a major,
Google "KLR muffler bolt recall"
NHTSA Recall No. 07V486000
Kawasaki KLR650
Model Years: 2002-08
Number of units involved: 33,365
Problem: On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen. If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle and create the potential of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the two muffler mounting bolts to the proper torque.

[Tonka]

You riding up then??


All registered owners have been conatcted by mail...

To the best of my knowledge there have been no effected units in N.Z so far...

Cheers

:rockon:

My 14 got checked at my local Kawasaki Dealer here in Whakatane on Monday and they found no probs so I'm relieved :Punk:

[nz.craig]

I just got my letter. Do we get charged for the checkup??

[T.W.R]

I just got my letter. Do we get charged for the checkup??

:nono: No charge for the check :niceone:

Just take your bike into your local Kawasaki dealer, they'll do the check and you'll get the bike back. Just means you'll be without your bike a for a day or two :niceone:

What they do is check what torque is required to undo the two mounting bolts, do a thorough check for any signs of fracture, re-torque the bolts to the specified setting then do a service notice and send that to Kawasaki NZ to verify that your bike has had the check done.

Expensive for Kawasaki if there is the misfortune of finding damaged frames as it's complete disassemble and a replacement of the main frame.