Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 18, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:SINGLE:OTHER

THE BALANCE WEIGHTS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT WHEEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE MAY CAUSE THE FRONT TIRE TO LEAK AIR SLOWLY. IF THE AIR PRESSURE GETS LOW ENOUGH, THE TIRE MAY SHIFT ON THE RIM AND DEFLATE RAPIDLY.

NHTSA ID: 81V140000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 11,978

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

EXISTING WEIGHTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW WEIGHTS THAT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE SEALING PROPERTIES OF THE TIRE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 7, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:SHAFT CHAIN:PROPELLOR:DRIVE

THE BOLT WHICH SECURES THE DRIVE CHAIN SPROCKET TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT MAY LOOSEN DURING NORMAL OPERATION. IF THIS BOLT COMES LOOSE, THE SPROCKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOCK-UP OF REAR WHEEL.

NHTSA ID: 81V119000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 14,677

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL ENSURE THAT THE PROPER TORQUE (58 FT. LB.) IS APPLIED TO THE BOLT AND A SYSTEM OF INTERLOCKING WASHERS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE BOLT FROM LOOSENING. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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