Vehicle recall 90V005000 · January 24, 1990

1990 Kawasaki ZG1200

Mismachining of lower crankcase has caused the oil filter case to be positioned incorrectly.

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

Summary: Mismachining of lower crankcase has caused the oil filter case to be positioned incorrectly. This misalignment stresses the oil and water pumps and could cause one or the other to fail.
Consequence: Failure of the oil pump or water pump drives could cause extensive internal engine damage and failure due to lack of lubrication or cooling which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Correct lower crankshaft mismachining to prevent engine damage.
Notes: System: engine crankshft. Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V005000
Reported to NHTSA: January 24, 1990
Filed by: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 15, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 200
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 90V005000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Kawasaki ZG1200 (1990): 1990

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