NHTSA Recall 06V005000: Steering
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103 vehicles. It affects 2006 Kawasaki BN125.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V005000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | January 10, 2006 |
| Owner notification | January 17, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolt hole on the left side of the lower front fork triple clamp was not threaded to the full design depth. This allowed the pinch bolt to be tightened to its designed torque value, but did not provide sufficient clamping force on the left fork tube.
Safety risk
This condition could cause steering problems and create the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will tap additional threads into the lower fork holder clamping bolt hole free of charge. The recall began on january 17, 2006. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
Notes
Customers may also 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V005000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki BN125 | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.