Vehicle recall 94V231000 · November 22, 1994

1993-1994 Kawasaki ZX600

The rear swing-arm welds can break, allowing one or both of the swing-arm beams to separate from the main casting.

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

Summary: The rear swing-arm welds can break, allowing one or both of the swing-arm beams to separate from the main casting.
Consequence: If the swing-arm separates, the rider could lose control of the motorcycle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the swing-arm on these motorcycles.
Notes: System: suspension; motorcycle rear swing arm pivot shaft.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact kawasaki at 1-714-770-0400. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V231000
Reported to NHTSA: November 22, 1994
Filed by: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 6, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,530
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear

Recall 94V231000 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 ZX600 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993

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