FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY CAN RUB AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL PUMP PLATE AND DEVELOP A LEAK. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 07, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
VULCAN 1500 |
| Units Affected: |
2800 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY CAN RUB AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL PUMP PLATE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
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Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A MOLDED HOSE THAT CURVES AWAY FROM THE FUEL PUMP PLATE. ALSO, A NEW BRACKET AND GROMMET WILL BE ADDED TO HOLD THE NEW HOSE IN POSITION. THE FUEL RETURN HOSE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK TORQUE LIMITER IN THE CLUTCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO SLIP EXCESSIVELY, OR NOT RE-ENGAGE AFTER A SHIFT. ... more
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 03, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
NINJA |
| Units Affected: |
3504 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK TORQUE LIMITER IN THE CLUTCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO SLIP EXCESSIVELY, OR NOT RE-ENGAGE AFTER A SHIFT.
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Consequence
THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES (VN1500-J1/L) EQUIPPED WITH A DIGITAL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE-DOWN SENSOR. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FROM CONTINUING TO PUMP FUEL IF THE MOTORCYCLE FALLS DOWN, BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP. ... ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
APR 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
VN1500 |
| Units Affected: |
2779 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES (VN1500-J1/L) EQUIPPED WITH A DIGITAL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE-DOWN SENSOR. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FROM CONTINUING TO PUMP FUEL IF THE MOTORCYCLE FALLS DOWN, BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP. ...
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Consequence
IF THE SENSOR IS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED, THE ENGINE CAN CRANK BUT NOT START OR THE ENGINE COULD STOP DURING CERTAIN RIDING SITUATIONS, LIKE LEANING OVER IN A TURN. SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER MOUNTING OF THE SENSOR AND RE-INSTALL IF IT IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION. DEALERS WILL ALSO AFFIX TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME, A WARNING LABEL THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS ON REPOSITIONING THE VEHICLE-DOWN SENSOR AFTER SERVICING THE BATTERY.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES (VN1500-J1/L) EQUIPPED WITH A DIGITAL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE-DOWN SENSOR. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FROM CONTINUING TO PUMP FUEL IF THE MOTORCYCLE FALLS DOWN, BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP. ... ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
APR 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
DRIFTER |
| Units Affected: |
2779 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES (VN1500-J1/L) EQUIPPED WITH A DIGITAL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE-DOWN SENSOR. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FROM CONTINUING TO PUMP FUEL IF THE MOTORCYCLE FALLS DOWN, BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP. ...
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Consequence
IF THE SENSOR IS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED, THE ENGINE CAN CRANK BUT NOT START OR THE ENGINE COULD STOP DURING CERTAIN RIDING SITUATIONS, LIKE LEANING OVER IN A TURN. SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER MOUNTING OF THE SENSOR AND RE-INSTALL IF IT IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION. DEALERS WILL ALSO AFFIX TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME, A WARNING LABEL THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS ON REPOSITIONING THE VEHICLE-DOWN SENSOR AFTER SERVICING THE BATTERY.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
ZG1200B13L |
| Units Affected: |
104 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
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Consequence
EVENTUAL PRESSURE LOSS IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
ZG1200B13 |
| Units Affected: |
104 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
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Consequence
EVENTUAL PRESSURE LOSS IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
VOYAGER XII |
| Units Affected: |
104 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
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Consequence
EVENTUAL PRESSURE LOSS IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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