NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Kawasaki Zx1000d6f
The 2006 Kawasaki Zx1000d6f has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2006 Kawasaki Zx1000d6f. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA #06V130000Reported April 24, 2006 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPER BODY TO THE FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Safety consequence
IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING DAMPER BOLT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND INSPECT THE DAMPER MOVEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. 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.