Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 1, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES

FAILURE OF THE BACKREST MOUNTING ARMS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

NHTSA ID: 88E013000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 78

Consequence Summary:

BACKREST MAY BREAK FROM WEIGHT OF PASSENGER DURINGACCELERATION, POSSIBLY INJURING PASSENGER.

Corrective Action:

CUSTOMERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO RETURN BACKREST AND RECEIVE A REFUND FOR THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 1, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:HUB

REAR WHEEL HUB DAMPER MAY SLIP OUT OF POSITION AND BECOME DAMAGED DURING HARD ACCELERATION, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE HUB COUPLING AND THE REAR WHEEL HUB.

NHTSA ID: 88V089000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 1,497

Consequence Summary:

DAMPER COULD DETERIORATE COMPLETELY AND REAR WHEEL HUBOR TRANSMISSION GEARS MAY BREAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DAMPER, IF DAMAGED; REMOVE OIL ON REAR HUB AND SPROCKET CARRIER; AND INSTALL SPACERS IN SPROCKET CARRIER TO KEEP REAR HUB DAMPER FROM DEFORMING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 12, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

RUBBER HOSES CONNECTING FUEL TANK TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FUEL SEPARATOR ARE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.

NHTSA ID: 88V003000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 450

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD ALLOW FUEL TO BE PUMPED ONTO THE FUEL TANK.ALSO, MOTORCYCLES WILL NOT COMPLY TO APPLICABLE CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONCONTROL STANDARDS.

Corrective Action:

RECONNECT HOSES TO PROPER LOCATIONS AND INSTALL CORRECT VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAMS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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