2000 KAWASAKI NINJA Recalls (3)

Campaign:
99V337000 on 12/06/1999
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly
Manufactured:
07/28/1998 - 07/23/1999
Affected:
3,504
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This sudden non-engagement of the clutch could cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
Correction:
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).

Campaign:
00V365000 on 11/28/2000
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
12/09/1999 - 06/28/2000
Affected:
4,506
Defect:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. a leaking vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to drain onto the ground.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will insert a supporting brace into the tank to dampen any effects of vibration on the vent pipe.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 28, 2000.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).

Campaign:
00V384000 on 11/28/2000
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
12/09/1999 - 03/29/2000
Affected:
3,279
Defect:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
dealers will replace the fuel gauge sending components.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 28, 2000. 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).

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