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Kawasaki Vulcan Recall 95V096: Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 95V096, reported May 15, 1995, 12,322 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V096KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
THE DRIVE CHAINS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN SIDE PLATES TO CRACK AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS ON THE MOTORCYCLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVELINE; SHAFT CHAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-714-770-0400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki Ninja1995
Kawasaki VN800-A11995
Kawasaki VN800-A1L1995
Kawasaki Vulcan1995
Kawasaki ZX600-C81995
Kawasaki ZX600-C8L1995
Kawasaki ZX600-E31995
Kawasaki ZX600-E3L1995
Kawasaki ZX600-F11995
Kawasaki ZX600-F1L1995
Kawasaki ZX750-L31995
Kawasaki ZX750-L3L1995