Did you guys that bought '06 and '07s from a dealer after the recall notice came out have the recall done before you took it home? Reason I'm asking, I just got a recall notice on the CBR (Fire Hazard: Leaking Fuel Tank Vent) that originally came out in December '07. Shouldn't the dealer have taken care of this before selling it to me? It's not like they haven't known about this for over a year now. Anyway,I'm pissed.

Kruz

* Last updated by: Kruz on 5/7/2009 @ 9:44 AM *

That shows total irresponsibility on dealers part to sell you a bike with outstanding recall issue. I would be also pissed.

* Last updated by: Steven14 on 5/7/2009 @ 9:54 AM *

Rightfully so. I'd be livid! I've never been impressed by the customer service at any big 4 dealership.
I was at a dealer not too long ago, well after the recall, that had two '07 14's sittin' on the floor uninspected (I asked). You'd think they'd be all over that sh*t. Can you imagine the lawsuit if someone's zx14 frame broke or CBR caught fire and they were injured or worse??? The dealers were/are obviously aware of these problems!

Gotta say the great experience I've had with the Duc dealer that sold me my zx10r has me, for the first time, considering a pasta rocket for my next scooter. Never thought I be thinking that.

Anyhow, look at the bright side, it's getting fixed before you or your new toy got hurt.

I just called the manager of the Honda shop where I bought the CBR thinking surely this was a mistake and there's no way they knowingly sold me a motorcycle with a potentially dangerous fuel system defect in it but guess what? That's exactly what they did. I told the guy he was damn lucky my bike didn't catch on fire and burn or he and Honda would be facing a massive law suite, you coulda heard a pin drop on the other end of the line. The recall went out on 12/14/2007 and I bought the bike on 3/12/2009,that's 16 months they had to find and correct the problem. His excuse was "it probably slipped through the cracks". My next call is to American Honda where I intend to file a complaint.

Kruz

* Last updated by: Kruz on 5/7/2009 @ 1:34 PM *

You would think that the dealer would perform the recall on ALL affected units in stock before the sale!!!! After all the dealer GETS PAID to do the recall. Why pass up "free money".

I just picked up my red 06 brand new with 1.2 miles on it yesterday and I also just read this about the recall I'm not sure that he (dealer) did this or not but for sure i will be at the dealer ship in the AM asking if he performed this inspection and can I have a copy of it. do any of you have the number of the recall notice? or can you point me to where I can get it....? Thanks for any and all your help.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KAWASAKI / ZX14A6F 2006

KAWASAKI / ZX14A6FL 2006

KAWASAKI / ZX14A7F 2007

KAWASAKI / ZX14A7FA 2007

KAWASAKI / ZX14A7FAL 2007

KAWASAKI / ZX14A7FL 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: 9746
Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2006-2007 'NINJA' 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 BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 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.

hey I wanna say thanks for your help i found the re call letter it self on a another site called the dealer.... then kawasaki and oh yes my bike is in that recall they just came and got my bike so well see what they do with it I'll post here what they tell me.... B

No sweat, interesting avatar you have there, I would have trouble concentrating on the ride.

Kruz

hey I wanna say thanks for your help i found the re call letter it self on a another site called the dealer.... then kawasaki and oh yes my bike is in that recall they just came and got my bike so well see what they do with it I'll post here what they tell me.... B

Dude that f*ckin' sucks. They shoulda already checked that sh*t! I'm pissed for you!
On the old forum, Kruz started a poll to keep track of the pass/fail rate of the recalled bikes.
There were only a few that failed. It is very unlikely that there is anything wrong with your bike.
It's cool that they came and picked it up for ya, but the inspection only takes 5 minutes. I was in and out of the dealership in about a half hour. Did you just feel that uncomfortable about riding it?...or is the dealership just givin' you a reach around?

* Last updated by: DogoZX on 5/8/2009 @ 4:30 PM *

I never even got a recall notice...I heard about it online...I bought my 06 new in 07