| Recall Date: |
NOV 21, 2000 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
KAWASAKI NINJA |
| Units Affected: |
3279
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 21, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI NINJA
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
Consequence
THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.
Units Affected:
3279
Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
NOV 14, 2000 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
KAWASAKI NINJA |
| Units Affected: |
4506
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 14, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI NINJA
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.
Units Affected:
4506
Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
DEC 03, 1999 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
KAWASAKI NINJA |
| Units Affected: |
3504
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 03, 1999
Model Affected:
2000 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI NINJA
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.
Consequence
THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
Units Affected:
3504
Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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