NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1-L Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1-L has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1-L. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
WHEELS
NHTSA #04V373000Reported July 22, 2004 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 4,995 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.
Safety consequence
THIS WHEEL FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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