Recall
Kawasaki Zg1200 — 90V005000
NHTSA ID
90V005000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Zg1200
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-01-24
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
CORRECT LOWER CRANKSHAFT MISMACHINING TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.