Kawasaki Zx636 B1l
Model Zx636 B1l made by Kawasaki got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2003
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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
03V387000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 11/01/2002 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 11018 | 10/22/2003 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 10/16/2003 | 10/15/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the welds securing the muffler to its clamp could fail from vibration, allowing the muffler to separate from the exhaust pipe. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the muffler and install a rubber damper. owner notification began on october 20, 2003. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kawasaki recall no. mc03-11.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
1 | |||
Consumer was riding approximately 55-60 mph and heard a crack from the left side of motorcycle. had tried to shift gears and they were stuck. motorcycle then went in the air, and it flipped backwards. entire left side of motorcycle was severely damaged. consumer sustained back injuries and a burned left leg from pipe. consumer received nhtsa recall 03v387000/manufacturer's recall mc03-11 notice a few days after the accident.*ak |