Transport CanadaCritical
1988 KAWASAKI ZX1000Transport Canada Recall #1988082
The official notice
Defect
THE REAR WHEEL HUB DAMPER MAY SLIP OUT OF POSITION AND BECOME DAMAGED DURING HARD ACCELERATION. IF MOTORCYCLE USE IS CONTINUED, THE DAMPER MAY DETERIORATE COMPLETELY AND THE REAR MAIN HUB OR THE TRANSMISSION GEARS MAY BREAK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
SPACERS WILL BE INSTALLED TO HOLD THE HUB DAMPER INTO THE
301 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026