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Kawasaki ZG1200 Recall 90V005: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

NHTSA campaign 90V005, reported January 24, 1990, 200 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V005KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
MISMACHINING OF LOWER CRANKCASE HAS CAUSED THE OIL FILTER CASE TO BE POSITIONED INCORRECTLY. THIS MISALIGNMENT STRESSES THE OIL AND WATER PUMPS AND COULD CAUSE ONE OR THE OTHER TO FAIL.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP OR WATER PUMP DRIVES COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE AND FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION OR COOLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
CORRECT LOWER CRANKSHAFT MISMACHINING TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE CRANKSHFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki ZG12001990