Vehicle recall 83V087000 · September 6, 1983

1983 Kawasaki KZ750

Due to a manufacturing defect, the front wheel may develop cracks near the connection of spokes and the hub.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Due to a manufacturing defect, the front wheel may develop cracks near the connection of spokes and the hub. Continued use could result in complete wheel failure.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect for the defect and replace the wheel if necessary.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: suspension; front wheels.consequences of defect: if wheel failure occurs during vehicle operation, therider could lose control and have an accident.note: owners are advised not to ride motorcycles prior to inspection andcorrection of the defect.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V087000
Reported to NHTSA: September 6, 1983
Filed by: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 15, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,301
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Recall 83V087000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kawasaki KZ750 (1983): 1983

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