Kawasaki · Canada · High
Kawasaki ZX1000: Suspension
Affects Kawasaki ZX1000 · 1988 — about 301 vehicles.
The hazard
THE REAR WHEEL HUB DAMPER MAY SLIP OUT OF POSITION AND BECOME DAMAGED DURING HARD ACCELERATION. IF MOTORCYCLE USE IS CONTINUED, THE DAMPER MAY DETERIORATE COMPLETELY AND THE REAR MAIN HUB OR THE TRANSMISSION GEARS MAY BREAK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SPACERS WILL BE INSTALLED TO HOLD THE HUB DAMPER INTO THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE WHEEL HUB. THE DAMPER, WHEEL HUB AND COUPLING WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational