Vehicle recall 06V130000 · April 24, 2006
Kawasaki ZX1000D6F and ZX1000D6F/L
On certain motorcycles, the bolt that attaches the steering damper body to the frame bracket may not have been tightened sufficiently during vehicle assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the bolt that attaches the steering damper body to the frame bracket may not have been tightened sufficiently during vehicle assembly.
- Consequence
- If the bolt loosens and backs out completely, the steering damper could inhibit free movement of the steering assembly causing a loss of steering control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the steering damper bolt to the proper torque and inspect the damper movement. The recall began on April 28, 2006. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V130000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 24, 2006
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- April 28, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,746
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki ZX1000D6F (2006): 2006
- Kawasaki ZX1000D6F/L (2006): 2006
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