Consumer was riding approximately 55-60 MPH and heard a crack from the left side of motorcycle. Had tried to shift gears and they were stuck. Motorcycle then went in the air, and it flipped backwards. Entire left side of motorcycle was severely damaged. Consumer sustained back injuries and a burned left leg from pipe. Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v387000/manufacturer's recall mc03-11 notice a few days after the accident.
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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the welds securing the muffler to its clamp could fail from vibration, allowing the muffler to separate from the exhaust pipe.
- Risk
- This can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the muffler and install a rubber damper. Owner notification began on october 20, 2003. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381.
Recall number 03V387000 · Recall details
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Is the 2003 Kawasaki Zx636 B1l reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Kawasaki Zx636 B1l, close to a typical Zx636 B1l model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Kawasaki Zx636 B1l?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Kawasaki Zx636 B1l have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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