Kawasaki ZX-14 Frame recall

[Rebel1977]

Not sure if this is were this goes, but thought this was the best forum for it i guess.

A co-worker had the swingarm come off his ZX-14, when he took it in he found out there is a recall on it. I wont go into all the specifics of the inspection they have to do, but what it comes down to, is that if the frame is cracked, they cut the head off the frame and send it back to Kawasaki and they send out a new frame with your VIN, and your motor is put in the new bike with pretty much every thing else being new.

Just thought i would let you all know, since i hadnt seen it posted anywhere else.

My co-worker was lucky, he was only doing about 30 mph, and it dumped him into some nice soft grass, and he walked away without a scratch. He did say it was weird to see the bike slide past him on one side, and his swingarm and rear tire slide by on the other .

[Rebel1977]

Here is the recall.

Kawasaki ZX14 2006-2007 Motorcycles Recalled

May 24, 2008
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KAWASAKI / ZX14 2006-2007
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date : MAY 12, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V222000 PE08021 NHTSA Action Number: PE08021
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2006-2007 ZX14 MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN COLLAPSE WHEN A CROSSMEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE FRAME COULD RESULT IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE COLLAPSING CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT ADJUSTING COLLARS AND INSPECT AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE FRAME IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY 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.