possible recall of bikes
« Reply #53 on: Today at 07:13:29 PM »
Reply from an earlier posting of the above title.
I used the contact number supplied, but is out of action. Rang Kawasaki Uk on 01628856750 customer services. They confirmed the recall and stated letters will be arriving in the next couple of weeks if your GTR is to be recalled. They confirmed over the phone that my GTR is due for recall. So rather waiting for the letter to arrive, i contacted the main dealers in my area to confirm with them the above. They are now ordering the part and will contact me when arrived to book in for the refit.
Hope that this will help you to get the ball rolling rather than waiting for the letter to arrive.
Glen
Good move Glen :clap:
Yes, as I have already posted. Mine has been recalled. Told work is about 20 to 30 minutes.
Mine too
- work was done today.
- result :
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/pistole/GTR/110820121223.jpg)
- somehow (maybe going mad) , the rear brakes seem to work better now , much smoother and better action from the pedal.
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got my letter this morning too, need to check work rota then call dealer
Coman
Did get my letter today,have to find a day to go to the dealer...3 hours of riding one way :laugh:
Yep got my letter this morning too.
Got my recall as well............................................. Except I sold the bike 20 months ago, :oops:
And when I sold it it had already had the mod, made me smile anyway
got my letter, gonna combine it with a service as taking the bike in involves a day off work.
this brake problem goes back to 2008, how come they never modified thet 2010 gen 2 bikes ????
Quote from: Martin B on August 11, 2012, 07:19:56 PM
Got my recall as well............................................. Except I sold the bike 20 months ago, :oops:
And when I sold it it had already had the mod, made me smile anyway
Hiya Martin how ya doin ?
Doing great Roger thanks,
SX is still going well, coming up on 15K now, still sort of gainfully employed, (again :undecided:)
The Z1000sx forum is going really well, and we are off for our third ride out this year in September, hitting sunny Wales this time, should be fun. Still fun to keep an eye on you lot on here, always make me smile !
Good to hear from you
regards to you and yours from me and mine
Stay safe
MB
Hi,got a recall letter yesterday,for the brake pedal mod.Going in on saturday.
Excuse my ignorance, but what modification is actually done ?
Deon
Quote from: Martin B on August 12, 2012, 05:13:39 PM
Doing great Roger thanks,
SX is still going well, coming up on 15K now, still sort of gainfully employed, (again :undecided:)
The Z1000sx forum is going really well, and we are off for our third ride out this year in September, hitting sunny Wales this time, should be fun. Still fun to keep an eye on you lot on here, always make me smile !
Good to hear from you
regards to you and yours from me and mine
Stay safe
MB
Good to hear from you and that you're still lurking on here :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Driving back from holland to Calais .. Noticed rear wheel locking up ...looked at rear brake calliper and it was white hot!!!! Would not drive away from toll area ...
My ride was v progressive ! And if it had locked up mid flight ... Amen.
Kawazaki said it was a known issue ...that was two years ago... Now have the 2011 version gtr 1400
And they are doing a recall..... Letter recieved 10/08/12'Has anyone been killed by this fault????
Quote from: Iatrogenic on August 20, 2012, 11:39:32 PM
Driving back from holland to Calais .. Noticed rear wheel locking up ...looked at rear brake calliper and it was white hot!!!! Would not drive away from toll area ...
My ride was v progressive ! And if it had locked up mid flight ... Amen.
Kawazaki said it was a known issue ...that was two years ago... Now have the 2011 version gtr 1400
And they are doing a recall..... Letter recieved 10/08/12'Has anyone been killed by this fault????
It is the subject of a manufacturer recall which takes around 20 mins to complete and is F.O.C
Could someone please tell me what this all about. We are not hearing anything about recalls down here ( which is not surprising anyway) but perhaps I could check my bike out and perhaps inform my dealer about it.
Deon
I'm having mine done this afternoon, I'll do you some before and after pics.
That would be great ! Thank you.
Deon
Quote from: Deon on August 21, 2012, 10:25:57 AM
That would be great ! Thank you.
Deon
Deon... Check if your bike is on the list... If it is contact your local Kawasaki Dealer..
ZG1400(GTR1400) REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BALL JOINT END RECALL.
DEAR CUSTOMER, PLEASE CHECK THE AFFECTED VIN LIST, SHOULD YOUR UNIT FALL WITHIN THE AFFECTED VIN RANGE,PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORISED KAWASAKI DEALER WHO WILL ASSIST YOU WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED PART.
Eligible units
Model V.I.N Range Remarks
ZG1400A8/A9
JKBZGNA1ã8A005014 thru JKBZGNA1ã8A015150
American System
JKBZGNA1ã9A019004 thru JKBZGNA1ã9A022902
JKBZGT40AAA005009 thru JKBZGT40AAA015140
European System
JKBZGT40AAA019001 thru JKBZGT40AAA022852
ZGT40A-005058 thru ZGT40A-014799
General
ZGT40A-019230 thru ZGT40A-022732
ZG1400B8/B9
JKBZGNB1ã8A005002 thru JKBZGNB1ã8A007582
American System
JKBZGNB1ã9A010002 thru JKBZGNB1ã9A011539
ZG1400CA/CB/CC
JKBZGNC1ãAA000021 thru JKBZGNC1ãAA003757
JKBZGNC1ãBA006001 thru JKBZGNC1ãBA010028 American System
JKBZGNC1ãCA013012 thru JKBZGNC1ãCA017189
JKBZGT40CCA000019 thru JKBZGT40CCA003557
JKBZGT40CCA006017 thru JKBZGT40CCA010044 European System
JKBZGT40CCA013002 thru JKBZGT40CCA017411
ZG1400DA JKBZGND1ãAA000006 thru JKBZGND1ãAA000449 American System
*The above ã symbol indicates this digit number differs from one machine to another.
Thanks a lot deb3km,
Do not think mine is listed above. Also tried various sites on google to ID my bike but VIN is not recognised.
Deon
I have the pictures, stand by and I'll have them on the forum later this evening.
I contacted Kawasaki UK and they cinfirmed that my bike is part of the recall but I haven't received a letter.
Maybe I am further down the list than others.
2010 model received recall letter last Friday booked into M and P in Swansea next week to get the job done. :smiley:
Right had mine done this afternoon at Colin Appleyards in Keighley. They even allowed me to watch and it does only take 15-20 minutes.
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(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s139/Jaffa_Cake101/Kawasaki%20Safety%20Recall/DSCN0859.jpg)
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s139/Jaffa_Cake101/Kawasaki%20Safety%20Recall/DSCN0860.jpg)
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s139/Jaffa_Cake101/Kawasaki%20Safety%20Recall/DSCN0861.jpg)
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s139/Jaffa_Cake101/Kawasaki%20Safety%20Recall/DSCN0862.jpg)
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s139/Jaffa_Cake101/Kawasaki%20Safety%20Recall/DSCN0863.jpg)
The last photo shows the rdundant parts, if your bike still has these parts you MAY need to contact Kawasaki. The fourth photo shows the shiny new part which apparantly is the fix.
The mechanic had done four GTR's today so by the time he got to mine he just sailed thriugh the work. There was a silver 07 plate one in the workshop when I arrived but while mine was getting fixed the owner returned and left, was that anyone on here?
steve on the hole.. the bike is looking quite clean. did you forget to clean the wheels :grin:
I haven't cleaned it for a week or two. Been too busy, I would have cleaned it before a trip to Scotland which I know is looming for some but I cant go so whats the point. :sad:
Quote from: Lonewolf on August 21, 2012, 08:36:30 PM
I haven't cleaned it for a week or two. Been too busy, I would have cleaned it before a trip to Scotland which I know is looming for some but I cant go so whats the point. :sad:
steve.. look at it this way! your "indispensable" which most likley means we are "expendable" anyway that's no excuse for having a dirty bike :grin: but don't despair, we will arange another ride out either before the trip or just after :smiley:
Quote from: mattye on August 21, 2012, 04:06:59 PM
I contacted Kawasaki UK and they cinfirmed that my bike is part of the recall but I haven't received a letter.
Maybe I am further down the list than others.
Ive not even received a letter..
Mines on the list and Kawasaki confirmed this. Its booked in and they will ring me when they have the parts. :grin:
Received my letter last Monday, phoned Robinsons of Rochdale on Tuesday, rode up on Saturday morning for 9.00am. Rode away at 9.45am job done. Thanks to Lee in parts department for organising everything and Justin for getting the job done, and of course the man with the spanners, who's name I did not get. Brilliant service all round and Lee did exactly what he said he would, no false promises just facts and getting the job done, all with a smile. Only downside was I could not work out how to operate the coffee machine in the showroom. :clap: :clap:
I found the same list on Kawasaki SA website that Debs posted here. Gave them a call to enquire whether or not they will inform customers whose bikes are affected. Response was "Give me your VIN and we will check"
In other words, if I had not called them, they would not have known whether or not my bike should be recalled !!! Absolutely amazing !!!!! What about those customers who do not check their website or who is not on this forum ?? They would not even know that there is a recall going on.
Deon
I can't understand why some customers with 'affected' machines haven't been informed. Its a computer generated proceedure by the manufacturer.
If you bike is within the parameters and you haven't received a recall letter you should contact Kawasaki IMMEDIATELY.
This is a safety related repair
Deon, did you buy your bike new? Sometimes if the first owner cant be bothered to reply to the recall notice because they have sold the bike it causes problems further down the line for the next owner. Just a thought. :smiley:
I bought my bike from George Whites in Swindon last November and it has been serviced since at Premier Bikes in Didcot. Premier bikes accessed the Kawasaki system and could see where and when I bought my bike so not sure why I haven't received a recall letter. I rang Kawasaki UK and they verbally told me my bike was part of the recall by giving them my reg No.
Does seem strange to not have reveived a letter though.
Quote from: mattye on August 23, 2012, 09:19:36 AM
I bought my bike from George Whites in Swindon last November and it has been serviced since at Premier Bikes in Didcot. Premier bikes accessed the Kawasaki system and could see where and when I bought my bike so not sure why I haven't received a recall letter. I rang Kawasaki UK and they verbally told me my bike was part of the recall by giving them my reg No.
Does seem strange to not have reveived a letter though.
I got mine in Sep from Premier Bikes, they called me yesterday to say they had the bit in from Mr K and booked me in for a week monday as i am away next week, i had the letter, might be worth giving them a call, Mark is the main man for that stuff.
Alan
@100milesaway,
Yep, I bought my bike new. First and only owner so far !!
Deon
I know this might seem obvious but, Mr K only has the details of the owner/address if your dealer has told them or you have sent off the little white ownership card in the service book. They don't have the details from DVLA. Alternatively, your local Kawasaki dealer can input your details on their database to receive recall notifications etc.
Had my recall done yesterday.
Thanks to Bondu for the Phils Wedges, they arrived today in time to be fitted.
Am now in Dunkerque on my way(solo) to the GCE 2012 via the Black Forest for two nights.
Hay Alan,
Was it premier Bike in Didcot you got your bike from?
I called them yesterday to sort out getting the recall work done and they said they have now stopped 'doing' Kawasaki's so couldn't do the recall work.
I'm now looking for another bike shop to do my servicing in the future. Found Pegasus but they are very expensive.
Lucky I kept the post redirection going from my old place in Frogland... Got my letter whilst I was out on a 4000+Km holiday.... :rolleyes:
Luckily, nothing went wrong. I'll see if the Italians can do the fix over the next coupla weeks :punk:
Cheers
Ros
Hi All
Just had mine done at Autorama in Batley. Pulled in at 5.25pm and rode out at 5.45pm. Not bad eh?
Glen
I've registered my ownership of bike with K over 2 weeks ago and despite contacting them still not had the recall letter. The previous owner got one and I think this is what's delaying mine coming through. I will go direct to Exeter dealer next weekend if nothing comes soon. This is a safety issiue and I'm doing 400 miles a week.
Quote from: tommytool on August 30, 2012, 09:49:40 PM
I've registered my ownership of bike with K over 2 weeks ago and despite contacting them still not had the recall letter. The previous owner got one and I think this is what's delaying mine coming through. I will go direct to Exeter dealer next weekend if nothing comes soon. This is a safety issiue and I'm doing 400 miles a week.
You don't need the letter to have the recall done. All details of vehicles are held centrally.
My Gtr is booked in for Wednesday ... Was asked to bring my letter too.
A new set of PR3's are going on just in time for winter.
Rusty, I got my dealer to endorse the letter that the work had been completed and then return the letter to me. This way I can keep the letter in my bike doc's folder and if I ever sell the bike I can prove to a potential purchaser that the safety upgrade has been done.
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 01, 2012, 07:26:44 PM
Rusty, I got my dealer to endorse the letter that the work had been completed and then return the letter to me. This way I can keep the letter in my bike doc's folder and if I ever sell the bike I can prove to a potential purchaser that the safety upgrade has been done.
A - N -A -L :asshole:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Like it Steve ! ... I think I may get my stamped and signed up letter laminated ......... who said "ANAL" ???? :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Bloody BMW riders WTF do they know? :whistling:
Lonewolf In the back of your service record book there is a section for the dealer to stamp up to show that recalls have been done!!
Chris
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 02, 2012, 09:17:13 PM
Bloody BMW riders WTF do they know? :whistling:
Erm, no recalls? :whistling:
Anyway, I have a recall letter for a GTR............ :lipsrsealed:
Bradders .... you are far too efficient ! :mfr_lol: Anyway ... I like to laminate :smiley:
Quote from: bradders94 on September 02, 2012, 10:28:39 PM
Lonewolf In the back of your service record book there is a section for the dealer to stamp up to show that recalls have been done!!
Chris
Is there? I'll have a look at that, many thanks.
I think I shall do both ! :mfr_lol:
All done today, after the new PR3's were fitted and the Osram White lights / "Night Breakers" ... off to work soon so I shall be able to see just how "white" they are !
Steve .... take your service book and they will stamp it up at the back .. they wanted to keep my letter ... :smiley:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Will do old boy, off now for four days so I'll be out and about on the bike.
Looks like your days off are directly opposed to mine Steve - when will we get a ride out so you can hear the beauty of the Six?!
I thought you'd retired. aren't you off all the time?
Back in the saddle (not bike) so to speak!
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r183/Hoody_photo/560.jpg)
I'm non the wiser now, bus driver?
On a serious note, have you lost a lot of weight I almost didn't recognise you.
3 1/2 Stone!
P&O Ships Police matey!
I'm impressed.
- argh !! Ugly bugger !!!
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Quote from: pistole on September 06, 2012, 10:06:18 AM
- argh !! Ugly bugger !!!
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You should have seen him before the transformation.
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s139/Jaffa_Cake101/RoSPA%20Ride%2010th%20April%202011/100_1799.jpg)
yah but he did look happier carrying a few ponuds :popcorn:
I wish I had the focus to lose a couple of stones never mind three and a half. :mfr_lol:
New bike, new look
Yesterday I still had no recall letter despite re-registering the bike with K. So I rang dealer in Exeter and asked them to order the part and book it in. Its being done on the 15th September - quite content now.
Off thread but I'm nearly due a basic 3750mile service - how much do we all pay for this. Ive been quoted £175. This seems a bit steep but as its the first one Ive had done I'd like to know if the price is typical.
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on September 06, 2012, 12:07:08 PM
New bike, new look
Is it possibly from having to push the Beemer all the time?
Gym membership or a decent pair of running shoes would have been a lot less expensive. :mfr_lol:
Mecki - you are a cad :yawn:
The only bike I have ever had break down on me was........the 1400GTR! Immobiliser/ignition issue :yes:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Here's one from last month - Passo Stelvio
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and with the Missus!
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r183/Hoody_photo/323.jpg)
Just pulling your leg! :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
BTW my GTR has done 10K miles now in just over a year and hasn't missed a beat! :biker3:
lol - I loved my GTR but the deal was so good on the GT it had to be done. When we tested them last year I said (and it was printed!) the GT would be my next bike. I had intended it to be in 2 years when the warranty expired having laid out for that but hey - ho!
The GTR does rule though - just that the Beemer is has a Kingdom, not a Principality :mfr_lol:
Out of interest Chris is there a GT owners club/forum and is it as good as this one?
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 06, 2012, 08:34:23 PM
Out of interest Chris is there a GT owners club/forum and is it as good as this one?
Is that a none too subtle[font=] [/font] hint? :mfr_lol:
No, :mfr_lol: I didn't mean it like that. I just wondered whether they were all a bit anal and clicky or deep down BMW GT owners were 'normal' like us lot. :whistling:
:offtopic:..... :mfr_lol:
On the subject of the recall for rear brake rod, has anyone who has had the recall effected experienced the rear brake light sticking on :huh:
Mine was sticking continuously whilst in France this last week, and would only return back to 'normal' with a bit of persuasion from my right foot, it almost caused a mate to ride into the back of my bike :oops:
The rear brake light wasn't sticking before the recall and didn't seem to be improved by the use of some oil around the linkage. I'll be taking a look this weekend and may have to adjust the linkage
Its worth checking yours as this really is a potential safety hazard