Vehicle recall 08V047000 · January 31, 2008
Kawasaki ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL and 2 more models
The pivot pin for the latches that secure the saddlebags to the vehicle can break if force is applied to either saddlebag such as in the event the vehicle falls over while parked…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kawasaki is recalling 4,645 my 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, and ZG1400B8FL motorcycles. The pivot pin for the latches that secure the saddlebags to the vehicle can break if force is applied to either saddlebag such as in the event the vehicle falls over while parked or if the saddlebag is improperly attached.
- Consequence
- Continued use of the vehicle with either saddlebag latch broken can result in the saddlebag coming free of its mount during vehicle operation, creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the saddlebag latch assemblies free of charge with reinforced latches. The recall began on February 4, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
- Notes
- Customers may also 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
- 08V047000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 31, 2008
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- February 4, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,645
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki ZG1400A8F (2008): 2008
- Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL (2008): 2008
- Kawasaki ZG1400B8F (2008): 2008
- Kawasaki ZG1400B8FL (2008): 2008
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