3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2001-10-15
Description
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The nuts securing the tire valve stems to the wheels can fail, resulting in a loss of tire air pressure.
Consequence
If this occurs, air pressure will be lost from the wheel/tire, resulting in the possibility of loss of control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the valve nut and washer. Owner notification began october 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2000-11-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will insert a supporting brace into the tank to dampen any effects of vibration on the vent pipe.
Notes
Owner notification began december 28, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2000-11-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel gauge sending components.
Notes
Owner notification began december 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).