Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V048000 Reported January 31, 2008

Rear carrier platform

Q: What is recall 08V048000?

NHTSA recall 08V048000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on January 31, 2008. It addresses: Rear carrier platform. The recall affects approximately 3,336 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · N/A · 3,336 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V048000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,336

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 31, 2008

Defect Summary

Kawasaki is recalling 3,611 my 2008 zg1400a8f, zg1400a8fl, zg1400b8f, and zg1400b8fl motorcycles. the rear carrier platform could break if a kawasaki genuine accessory luggage system is installed on the carrier platform and a passenger leans against it.

Safety Consequence

The carrier platform and luggage system could become detached from the vehicle, creating the potential for a crash which could result in injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear carrier platform if necessary. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 08V048000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 08V048000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V048000?

NHTSA recall 08V048000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on January 31, 2008. It addresses: Rear carrier platform. The recall affects approximately 3,336 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V048000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.