Model year record

1999 KAWASAKI Ninja

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1

The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.