possible recall of bikes update

[Iatrogenic]

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????

[O.C.]

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

[Deon]

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

[Lonewolf]

I'm having mine done this afternoon, I'll do you some before and after pics.

[Deon]

That would be great ! Thank you.

Deon

[Debs]

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.

[Deon]

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

[Lonewolf]

I have the pictures, stand by and I'll have them on the forum later this evening.

[mattye]

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.

[pembsgtr]

2010 model received recall letter last Friday booked into M and P in Swansea next week to get the job done.   

[Lonewolf]

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.















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?

[2kwacks]

steve on the hole.. the bike is looking quite clean. did you forget to clean the wheels

[Lonewolf]

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. 

[2kwacks]

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. 

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 but don't despair, we will arange another ride out either before the trip or just after

[Debs]

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.