Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 26, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VEHICLE DOWN SENSOR BOLT

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLTS HOLDING THE VEHICLE DOWN SENSOR MAY COME LOOSE AND ALLOW THE SENSOR TO FALL OUT OF ITS MOUNTING BRACKET.

NHTSA ID: 06V184000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 2,321

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN AND THE VEHICLE DOWN SENSOR COMES OUT OF ITS BRACKET, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DURING THE VEHICLE OPERATION CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE DOWN SENSOR MOUNTING BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 24, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING DAMPER BOLT

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPER BODY TO THE FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ID: 06V130000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 6,746

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING DAMPER BOLT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND INSPECT THE DAMPER MOVEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 10, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LOWER FORK TRIPLE CLAMP

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PINCH BOLT HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE LOWER FRONT FORK TRIPLE CLAMP WAS NOT THREADED TO THE FULL DESIGN DEPTH. THIS ALLOWED THE PINCH BOLT TO BE TIGHTENED TO ITS DESIGNED TORQUE VALUE, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE ON THE LEFT FORK TUBE.

NHTSA ID: 06V005000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 103

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE STEERING PROBLEMS AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL TAP ADDITIONAL THREADS INTO THE LOWER FORK HOLDER CLAMPING BOLT HOLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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