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A recall published by DVSA, the British vehicle safety authority, with every version of its wording that this site has read. Unchanged since first read.

DVSA referenceRM/2005/021
Launched17 August 2005
MakeKawasaki (listed as KAWASAKI)
Manufacturer referencedc832
Vehicles listed4,232

Models

ModelVehiclesBuilt fromBuilt to
KVF2,1161 January 200126 July 2005
KVF2,1161 January 200526 July 2005

Concern

Possbile failure of suspension/steering

Defect, as DVSA words it

It has been established that a significant impact to either front wheel whilst the steering is on full lock can result in deformation of the steering ball joint mounting hole within the steering knuckle. Over time the ball joint can become loose in the knuckle and cause the mounting hole to wear. Continued use of the vehicle in this condition may eventually lead to separation of the ball joint resulting in suspension/steering failure and the potential for an accident.

Remedy, as DVSA words it

It is the intention to recall all likely to be affected machines and change the subject steering components. However before this is done Kawasaki will inform owners of the need to check the suspension and steering before riding the machine and comprehensive instructions on how to do this are to be issued. It should be noted that if any free play is found within the steering knuckle the machine should not be ridden until such time as the re-work is carried out.

What changed since we first read it

Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.

The same recall in other registers

No match found in the American, Canadian or European registers by manufacturer reference. A recall can exist abroad under a different reference; this site only claims a match when the reference agrees.

Check this recall on the DVSA service

Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 5 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read 2 times since. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.

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