KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-12-03.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V337000
Power train: clutch assembly
Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,504
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-03
Owners notified
1999-12-02
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 2, 1999.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).
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.