Kawasaki · Canada · High
Kawasaki ZX600: Suspension
Affects Kawasaki ZX600 · 1993–1994 — about 561 vehicles.
The hazard
THE WELDING ON THE SWINGARM OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE FAULTY. IF THE REAR WHEEL IS SUBJECTED TO A HARSH IMPACT, SUCH AS HITTING A POTHOLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE WELDED ARM MAY BREAK AND ALLOW ONE OR BOTH OF THE SWINGARM BEAMS TO SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN CASTING. IF THIS HAPPENS THE RIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: SWINGARM WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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