Vehicle recall 03V387000 · October 16, 2003
Kawasaki ZX600 K1, ZX600 K1L and 3 more models
On certain motorcycles, the welds securing the muffler to its clamp could fail from vibration, allowing the muffler to separate from the exhaust pipe.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the welds securing the muffler to its clamp could fail from vibration, allowing the muffler to separate from the exhaust pipe.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Kawasaki recall no. MC03-11.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V387000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2003
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC03-11
- Owner notification
- October 22, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,018
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki ZX600 K1 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki ZX600 K1L (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki ZX636 B1 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki ZX636 B1L (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki ZX636 B2 (2004): 2004
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