Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 10, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/TIRE VALVE STEM NUTS

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

NHTSA ID: 01V323000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 6,305

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 17, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/WIRING HARNESS ROUTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLIGHT IS ROUTED INCORRECTLY.

NHTSA ID: 01V294000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 3,100

Consequence Summary:

AS A RESULT, TURNING THE HANDLEBAR CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE WIRE HARNESS SHEATH AND WIRING INSULATION LEADING TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNALS, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, OR INDICATOR LIGHTS. MALFUNCTION OF ANY OF THESE ITEMS COULD CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS AND EXAMINE THE HARNESS AND CLAMP FOR ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE. DAMAGED CLAMPS OR WIRES WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS APPROPRIATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 16, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/IGNITION MODULE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A TRANSISTOR IN THE IGNITION MODULE CAN OVERHEAT, DISABLING THE IGNITION WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 01V010000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,000

Consequence Summary:

THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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