OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83V087000
Wheels:hubcap/cover
Reported Sep 6, 1983 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Summary
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE CONNECTION OF SPOKES AND THE HUB. CONTINUED USE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL FAILURE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR THE DEFECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF WHEEL FAILURE OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THERIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO RIDE MOTORCYCLES PRIOR TO INSPECTION ANDCORRECTION OF THE DEFECT.
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