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.