Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #08V047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V047000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Includes 4,645 affected units, SADDLEBAG LATCH, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V047000
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Report Received Date: 2008-01-31T00:00:00
Subject: Saddlebag latch
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 4,645

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uuw7~y85h-eran
NHTSA ID: 08V047000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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