Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2007
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 16, 2007
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
MUFFLER MOUNTING BOLTS
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
NHTSA ID: 07V486000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 33,693
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN COMPLETELY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN TWO MUFFLER MOUNTING BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 11, 2007
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
REAR SHOCK MOUNT WELD
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TOP MOUNT FOR THE SINGLE REAR SHOCK IS SPOT WELDED IN POSITION DURING FRAME MANUFACTURE, THEN IS SUPPOSED TO BE COMPLETELY WELDED TO THE FRAME IN A SUBSEQUENT OPERATION. IN A SMALL NUMBER OF FRAMES, IT APPEARS THIS SUBSEQUENT WELDING OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED.
NHTSA ID: 07V235000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 155
Consequence Summary:
THE WELDING MAY BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THEIR MOTORCYCLES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 7, 2007
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SIDESTAND SPRING WELDING
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SPRING RETAINING PIN ON THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY WELDED IN PLACE AND COULD FALL OUT, ALLOWING THE SIDESTAND TO DROP INTO THE "PARKING" POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 07V244000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
KAWASAKI WILL REPURCHASE THESE MOTORCYCLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2007. ALL DEALERS/OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 17, 2007
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL TANK LEAKS
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MOUNTED TO THE CHASSIS BY MEANS OF TABS THAT ARE SPOT WELDED TO THE TANK, THEN BRAISED/WELDED AROUND A PORTION OF THEIR CIRCUMFERENCE.
NHTSA ID: 07V216000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 4,352
Consequence Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, REPEATED STRESS CAN CRACK THE TANK AT THE LOCATION OF THE TABS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 17, 2007
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT/STALLING
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY STALL UNDER DECELERATION DUE TO AN IMPROPER SETTING OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU).
NHTSA ID: 07V215000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,906
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU WITH ONE THAT CONTAINS REVISED SETTINGS THAT WILL ADDRESS THE ENGINE STALLING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 3, 2007
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL TANK
ON CERTAIN NINJA MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED OR WEAKENED BY A FAIRING MOUNTING SCREW OR MANUFACTURING OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 07V003000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 29,559
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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