2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your ZX1000D6F?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F recalls

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Recall 06V130Apr 24, 20066,746 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure3

What owners report

2017-09-25, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KAWASAKI ZX1000D6F. WHILE DECONSTRUCTING THE BIKE TO MAKE OTHER REPAIRS, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED ALONG THE FACTORY WELDING UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE BIKE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE BIKE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.
2007-03-28, Structure
ON THURSDAY, NOV 2, 2006 AROUND 11 PM IN CORONADO ISLAND, CA, I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY FROM THE SHOULDER WHERE I HAD JUST ASSISTED ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT. AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE 4-LANE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING, I ALSO CHANGED INTO THE LEFT LANE AT THE SAME TIME I BEGAN TO INITIATED GEAR CHANGE INTO SECOND GEAR. I LEANED THE BIKE TO THE LEFT, PULLED IN THE CLUTCH, BEGAN THE LEAN AND DIP AND MADE IT INTO THE LEFT LANE. AS I BEGAN TO STRAIGHTEN UP THE BIKE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH, THE LEFT FOOT PEG SNAPPED COMPLETELY OFF, I AM STILL LEANING TO THE LEFT WITH ALL OF MY WEIGHT ON THE LEFT FOOT PEG AT THAT TIME. I LOST MY BALANCE TO THE LEFT, THE BIKE BEGAN DIPPING HARD TO THE LEFT, AND N

2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F questions

Does the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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