Kawasaki Zx14a6f
Model Zx14a6f made by Kawasaki got 8 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V222000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 02/28/2006 to 03/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 9746 | 06/02/2008 | ODI | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 05/16/2008 | 05/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2006-2007 'ninja' zx14 motorcycles. the rear suspension can collapse when a crossmember separates from the frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the frame could result in the rear of the motorcycle collapsing creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the torque of the engine mount adjusting collars and inspect and possibly replace the frame if necessary. the recall began on june 2, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 1 | ||
| As i was riding in to the harvey tunnel and heard a crack type noise then all a sudden smoke appeared every where. the rear tire was rubbing under the subframe, slowing the bike down. i was able to drag the bike off the road. look under the motorcycle and the rear suspension had collapsed and the crossmember separated from the frame, all i can see is the shock mount hanging off of the frame on the motorcycle. god was on my side! this problem could have possibly caused a fatal accident. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2012 | |||
| As i was riding in to the harvey tunnel and heard a crack type noice thenaf a sudden smoke appeared every where. the rear tire was rubbing under the subframe, slowing the bike down. i was able to drag the bike off the road. look under the motorcycle and the rear suspensoin had collapsed and the crossmember separated from the frame, all i can see is the shock mount hanging off of the frame on the motorcycle. god was on my side! this problem could have possibly caused a fatal accident. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 1 | ||
| As i was riding in to the harvey tunnel and heard a crack type noise then all a sudden smoke appeared every where. the rear tire was rubbing under the subframe, slowing the bike down. i was able to drag the bike off the road. look under the motorcycle and the rear suspension had collapsed and the crossmember separated from the frame, all i can see is the shock mount hanging off of the frame on the motorcycle. god was on my side! this problem could have possibly caused a fatal accident. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2012 | |||
| As i was riding in to the harvey tunnel and heard a crack type noice thenaf a sudden smoke appeared every where. the rear tire was rubbing under the subframe, slowing the bike down. i was able to drag the bike off the road. look under the motorcycle and the rear suspensoin had collapsed and the crossmember separated from the frame, all i can see is the shock mount hanging off of the frame on the motorcycle. god was on my side! this problem could have possibly caused a fatal accident. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 09/03/2012 | |||
| As i was riding in to the harvey tunnel and heard a crack type noice thenaf a sudden smoke appeared every where. the rear tire was rubbing under the subframe, slowing the bike down. i was able to drag the bike off the road. look under the motorcycle and the rear suspensoin had collapsed and the crossmember separated from the frame, all i can see is the shock mount hanging off of the frame on the motorcycle. god was on my side! this problem could have possibly caused a fatal accident. | |||