Kawasaki · Canada · High
Kawasaki KX500: Steering
Affects Kawasaki KX500 · 1995 — about 10 vehicles.
The hazard
THE FORK PIPES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED DURING MANUFACTURE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FORK PIPES TO CRACK AND EVENTUALLY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: FORK PIPES WILL BE INSPECTED 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