Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 1990. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 24, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:PULLEY:CRANKSHAFT

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.

NHTSA ID: 90V005000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 200

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

CORRECT LOWER CRANKSHAFT MISMACHINING TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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