NHTSA recall 90V005000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
January 24, 1990report date
200units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Correct lower crankshaft mismachining to prevent engine damage.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1990 Kawasaki Zg1200.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 90V005000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.