Kawasaki Zx1000-c1
Model Zx1000-c1 made by Kawasaki got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and wheels. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V373000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 01/06/2004 to 03/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 4995 | 08/09/2004 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 07/22/2004 | 08/04/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front wheel. the recall began on august 9, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kawasaki recall no. mc04-08.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked fluid was leaking from underneath. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the crankcase cracked and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 11/07/2004 | 1 | 05/17/2004 | |
| The consumer's son was driving a motorcycle when he lost control and struck the curb. he was thrown from the motorcycle and struck his head on the concrete and was killed instantly. the consumer did not know if nhtsa recall 04v373000: repairs on the front wheel was performed. the consumer will contact the manufacturer. *ak *jb *sc | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 3045 | 1 | 06/19/2004 |
| I was traveling around 40 to 50 mph when the front wheel of my motorcycle seemed to just give way and shhoot me and the bike into a curb therefore highsideing me. the only injury i had was to my left and right ankles. 3 weeks after the accident i received a recall notice not to ride my motorcycle due to casting flaws. my bike is destroyed.*ak | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 2000 | 1 | |
| A recall notice was received on the front wheel replacement. dealer could not do repairs since no parts were available. consumer was not able to drive the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consume received a recall notice(04v-373-000) for replacement for the front wheel. no parts were available. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN BERNARDINO | 92404 | CHAPARRAL MOTOR SPORTS | 909 889 2761 |
| MA | LUNBERG | SKYCYCLE | 978-345-7360 | |
| MD | WHITE PLAINS | ATLANTIC CYCLE & POWER |