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1993 Kawasaki ZX600

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.
3
Latest Jun 26, 1995
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 Nov 22, 1994
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Kawasaki ZX600, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and suspension categories. 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

  • Brakes133.3%
  • Driver assistance133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%

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
94V231000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Nov 22, 1994
5,530 units potentially affected
The defect: THE REAR SWING-ARM WELDS CAN BREAK, ALLOWING ONE OR BOTH OF THE SWING-ARM BEAMS TO SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN CASTING.
The risk: IF THE SWING-ARM SEPARATES, THE RIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING-ARM ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Jun 26, 1995

CONSUMER HAD RECALL FIX #94V231000 WAS DRIVING HOME AND APPLY THE BRAKE THE FOOT LEVEL BROKEN. TT

NHTSA ID
967850
Suspension
Filed Jun 7, 1995

REAR SWING ARM LOOSE PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (94V-231). *AK

NHTSA ID
965175
Incident
Jun 7, 1995
Driver assistance
Filed Apr 18, 1995

SWING ARM FAILURE, CHAIN ADJUSTER BOKE. TT

NHTSA ID
963941
Incident
Apr 15, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Kawasaki ZX600 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2012100—
2011200—
1999100—
1998000—
1995200—
1994010—
1993Viewing310—
1985010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.