Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V010000

Electrical system: ignition

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-01-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V010000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-16
Owners notified
2001-01-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A TRANSISTOR IN THE IGNITION MODULE CAN OVERHEAT, DISABLING THE IGNITION WITHOUT WARNING.

Safety risk

THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 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).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
KAWASAKI BN 125-A42001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.