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Published 8 Jun 1995 Ref JP-1104490

Kawasaki: Chain

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
8 Jun 1995
Units affected
9546
Reference
JP-1104490

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki ZXR400 1994–1995 Kawasaki ZXR750 1994–1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R400 1994–1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1994–1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1994–1995 Kawasaki Zephyr750 1994–1995

Hazard

Improper heat treatment was applied during the manufacturing process of rear-drive chain components, and defective units have been mixed into production. Continued use in this condition may result in chain breakage under specific environmental conditions where anti-freeze agents are applied, and in the worst case, could lead to loss of vehicle propulsion.
Show original (日本語)
後輪駆動用チェーンの構成部品の製造工程に於いて不適切な熱処理が行われたものが混 入したため、このままの状態で使用を続けると、凍結防止剤が散布されている等の特定の 環境下で当該チェーンが破損する場合があり、最悪の場合、走行不能となるおそれがある 。

Remedy

Replace the rear-drive chain with a properly heat-treated unit on all affected vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、適切な熱処理を施した後輪駆動用チェーンと交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice