Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Kawasaki Kz1000 in Canada.
HANDLING INSTABILITY CAN RESULT DURING HIGH SPEED OPERATION DUE TO DAMAGED, OUT OF SPECIFICATION EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE USE OF REPLACEMENT TIRES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE MOTORCYCLE. SUCH HANDLING PROBLEMS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL LEADING TO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR FATALITY. CORRECTION: REPLACE WORN, DAMAGED OR NON-CONFORMING PARTS SUCH AS TIRES, CETAIN STEERING EQUIPMENT AND SHOCK ABSORBERS ETC., AND PERFORM GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES RELATED TO SAFE HIGH SPEED OPERATIONS. NOTE: POLICE BIKES ONLY.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
Explore safety recall records by model year.