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1991 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a misalignment of an oil supply hole in a bushing prevents oil delivery to a portion of the clutch activating mechanism.

Corrective Action

inconsistent clutch operations caused by lack of oildelivery to clutch activating mechanism could cause unexpected loss of vehiclecontrol.

Recall Notes

replace defective needle bearing races as necessary.

1990 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a misalignment of an oil supply hole in a bushing prevents oil delivery to a portion of the clutch activating mechanism.

Corrective Action

inconsistent clutch operations caused by lack of oildelivery to clutch activating mechanism could cause unexpected loss of vehiclecontrol.

Recall Notes

replace defective needle bearing races as necessary.

1989 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a misalignment of an oil supply hole in a bushing prevents oil delivery to a portion of the clutch activating mechanism.

Corrective Action

inconsistent clutch operations caused by lack of oildelivery to clutch activating mechanism could cause unexpected loss of vehiclecontrol.

Recall Notes

replace defective needle bearing races as necessary.

1982 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

the balance weights which are attached to the front wheel of the motorcycle may cause the front tire to leak air slowly. if the air pressure gets low enough, the tire may shift on the rim and deflate rapidly.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

existing weights will be replaced with new weights that will not interfere with the sealing properties of the tire.

1982 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Consequence of Defect

the bolt which secures the drive chain sprocket to the transmission output shaft may loosen during normal operation. if this bolt comes loose, the sprocket may separate from the shaft, resulting in lock-up of rear wheel.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will ensure that the proper torque (58 ft. lb.) is applied to the bolt and a system of interlocking washers will be installed to prevent the bolt from loosening. this will be done without charge to owner.

1981 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

the balance weights which are attached to the front wheel of the motorcycle may cause the front tire to leak air slowly. if the air pressure gets low enough, the tire may shift on the rim and deflate rapidly.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

existing weights will be replaced with new weights that will not interfere with the sealing properties of the tire.

1981 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Consequence of Defect

the bolt which secures the drive chain sprocket to the transmission output shaft may loosen during normal operation. if this bolt comes loose, the sprocket may separate from the shaft, resulting in lock-up of rear wheel.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will ensure that the proper torque (58 ft. lb.) is applied to the bolt and a system of interlocking washers will be installed to prevent the bolt from loosening. this will be done without charge to owner.

1977 Kawasaki Kz1000

Component

Tires:Tube

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, the tubes may have been improperly vulcanized, causing either the valve stems to separate from the valve stem bases, the valve stem bases to separate from the tube, or the seams of the tubes to separate. tube failure could occur, causing a sudden loss of air.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace both front and rear tubes on all affected vehicles.