Model year record

2000 KAWASAKI ZX1200-A1

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 13 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V323000

Tires: valve

Component
Tires: valve
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,305
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-10
Owners notified
2001-10-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V384000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,279
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-21
Owners notified
2000-12-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V365000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,506
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-14
Owners notified
2000-12-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling210,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Electrical system1
Electrical system: wiring122,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers122,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights15,800 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections136,000 mi
Suspension1
Tires: valve1

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.