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Kawasaki ZX636 B2 Recall 03V387: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

NHTSA campaign 03V387, reported October 16, 2003, 11,018 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V387KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Risk
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC03-11.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki ZX600 K12003
Kawasaki ZX600 K1L2003
Kawasaki ZX636 B12003
Kawasaki ZX636 B1L2003
Kawasaki ZX636 B22004