Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 16, 2003

(Campaign #: MC03-11)

KAWASAKI/MUFFLER CLAMP

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.

NHTSA ID: 03V387000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 11,018

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 24, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, CONTAMINATED FUEL USED DURING THE FINAL ENGINE INSPECTION PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED DETERIORATION OF THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PUMP CHAMBER.

NHTSA ID: 03V255000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 405

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 7, 2003

(Campaign #: MC 03-03)

KAWASAKI/REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM CAN BREAK WHERE THE ACTUATING ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

NHTSA ID: 03V140000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5,102

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CAM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. 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 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 7, 2003

(Campaign #: MC 03-04)

KAWASAKI/HEADLAMP PLUG

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CONNECTOR PLUG SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HEADLAMP MIGHT NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED ON THE PRONGS OF THE BULB.

NHTSA ID: 03V139000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 750

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE PLUG TO BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE HEADLAMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FORWARD LIGHTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE CONNECTOR IS PROPERLY SEATED ON THE BULB PRONGS. IF ANY COMPONENTS ARE DAMAGED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2003. 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 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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