Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 6, 2002

(Campaign #: MC02-011)

KAWASAKI/OIL LEAKAGE

ON CERTAIN 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-L, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-L, AND 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-L MOTORCYCLES, OIL LEAKING FROM THE ALTERNATOR LEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAN BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE REAR TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 02V324000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 9,787

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF TRACTION FOR BRAKING OR CORNERING, AND CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL SEAL THE ALTERNATOR LEAD WIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BEGIN DECEMBER 16, 2002. 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 23, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/TRANSMISSION SHAFT

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A FLANGE ON THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE WITH POSSIBLE ENGINE LOCK-UP.

NHTSA ID: 02V261000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 698

Consequence Summary:

FLANGE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE OUTER GEAR ON THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING, PIECES OF THE FLANGE COULD INTERFERE WITH TRANSMISSION OPERATION, OR OPERATION IN FIRST GEAR COULD ALLOW TWO SETS OF TRANSMISSION GEARS TO MESH SIMULTANEOUSLY. THESE FAILURES COULD CAUSE SUDDEN TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP WHICH WOULD CAUSE BOTH THE ENGINE AND REAR WHEEL TO STOP SUDDENLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE AND REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 2002. 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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May 2, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/WIRING HARNESS

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS CAN RUB AGAINST A TAB ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS.

NHTSA ID: 02V123000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 4,450

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS, LIGHTS, OR OTHERS ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPOSITION THE TAB ON THE FUEL TANK. ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED TO THE HARNESS WILL BE CORRECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. 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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