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2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 25, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Apr 24, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Kawasaki ZX1000D6F, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06V130000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Apr 24, 2006
6,746 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING DAMPER BODY TO THE FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
The risk: IF THE BOLT LOOSENS AND BACKS OUT COMPLETELY, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD INHIBIT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING DAMPER BOLT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AND INSPECT THE DAMPER MOVEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Sep 25, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KAWASAKI ZX1000D6F. WHILE DECONSTRUCTING THE BIKE TO MAKE OTHER REPAIRS, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED ALONG THE FACTORY WELDING UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE BIKE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE BIKE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.

NHTSA ID
11025389
Incident
Sep 24, 2017
Mileage
21,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 28, 2007
Crash reported1 injury reported

ON THURSDAY, NOV 2, 2006 AROUND 11 PM IN CORONADO ISLAND, CA, I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY FROM THE SHOULDER WHERE I HAD JUST ASSISTED ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT. AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE 4-LANE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING, I ALSO CHANGED INTO THE LEFT LANE AT THE SAME TIME I BEGAN TO INITIATED GEAR CHANGE INTO SECOND GEAR. I LEANED THE BIKE TO THE LEFT, PULLED IN THE CLUTCH, BEGAN THE LEAN AND DIP AND MADE IT INTO THE LEFT LANE. AS I BEGAN TO STRAIGHTEN UP THE BIKE AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH, THE LEFT FOOT PEG SNAPPED COMPLETELY OFF, I AM STILL LEANING TO THE LEFT WITH ALL OF MY WEIGHT ON THE LEFT FOOT PEG AT THAT TIME. I LOST MY BALANCE TO THE LEFT, THE BIKE BEGAN DIPPING HARD TO THE LEFT, AND NATURAL INSTINCT WAS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FORTUNATELY, NATURAL INSTINCT TELLS YOU TO PULL YOURSELF UP WITH THE PART OF THE BODY THAT HAS POSITIVE CONTROL, UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME IT WAS MY RIGHT ARM AND RIGHT LEG. AS MY RIGHT ARM BEGAN PULLING MYSELF UP IT ALSO BEGAN TWISTING THE THROTTLE, THE MORE I LOST MY BALANCE TO THE LEFT THE MORE I PULLED ON MY ARM AND THE MORE THE THROTTLE TWISTED AT THE SAME TIME MY LEG IS TRYING TO PUSH DOWN ON THE RIGHT PEG TO COUNTER-REACT THE LEFT SIDE FALLING. THE MORE I FELL, THE MORE I TRIED TO PULL UP, THE MORE I TRIED TO PULL UP, THE MORE I FELL AND THE BIKE IS ACCELERATING QUICKLY. WITH THAT SAID, FINALLY THE TWISTING OF THE THROTTLE WHILE I WAS FALLING BECAME TOO MUCH AND THE LACK OF BALANCE BECAME TO EXTREME THAT THE BIKE CAME UP ON ONE WHEEL AND TILTED AND THREW ME TO THE LEFT AND IT BEGAN RIDING ON ONE WHEEL THEN CAME DOWN ON ITS RIGHT SIDE, INTO A TOTAL LOSS. I SUFFERED MODERATE INJURY TO KNEES, RIGHT FOOT, RIGHT SHOULDER, LOWER BACK AND BUTT. I HAD TO GET STITCHES IN MY RIGHT KNEE AND I WAS ON CRUTCHES FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON I-5 OR 15, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE FATALITY BLAMED ON HORSEPLAY OR SOMETHING. TO AVOID INJURY TO ANYONE ELSE I BELIEVE IT IS TIME FOR SOME TYPE OF ACTION TO TAKE PLACE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10186421
Incident
Nov 2, 2006
Mileage
3,147 mi