Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #02V261000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V261000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Includes 698 affected units, KAWASAKI/TRANSMISSION SHAFT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, a flange on the transmission output shaft can fracture, resulting in engine damage with possible engine lock-up.

Corrective Action

Dealers will disassemble the engine and replace the transmission output shaft. owner notification began october 11, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V261000

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Report Received Date: 2002-09-23T00:00:00

Subject: Kawasaki/transmission shaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 698

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, a flange on the transmission output shaft can fracture, resulting in engine damage with possible engine lock-up.

Consequence Summary: Flange failure could cause the outer gear on the shaft to contact the transmission housing, pieces of the flange could interfere with transmission operation, or operation in first gear could allow two sets of transmission gears to mesh simultaneously. these failures could cause sudden transmission lock-up which would cause both the engine and rear wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will disassemble the engine and replace the transmission output shaft. owner notification began october 11, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V261000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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