Vehicle recall 84V079000 · July 3, 1984
1984 Kawasaki ZX900
Rear wheel could lock because a locknut on rear hub coupling assembly may not be securely fastened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rear wheel could lock because a locknut on rear hub coupling assembly may not be securely fastened.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the rear hub coupling assembly and secure the lock nuts by tightening them. Also, a reminder label will be installed on the swing arm.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: suspension; rear hub coupling assembly.consequences of defect: rear wheel may lock and could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. Also, stud could contact swing arm and cause wear,eventually weakening the arm.note: the defect may be accompanied by a clicking or tapping noise from therear wheel.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V079000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 3, 1984
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 3, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,946
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki ZX900 (1984): 1984
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