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Kawasaki - Improperly welded head pipe may crack
Official notice
5 Nov 2024
Last checked
5 Nov 2024
An official NHTSA notice concerns Kawasaki - Improperly welded head pipe may crack. Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury. Published 2024-11-05.
What to do now
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles. Kawasaki will replace the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 27, 2024. Owners may contact kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Units affected
299
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2024-11-05
The hazard
The hazard
Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
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Brand: Kawasaki. Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
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