Recall 01V010000
Electrical System › Ignition — Kawasaki · reported 16 Jan 2001 · 1,000 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A TRANSISTOR IN THE IGNITION MODULE CAN OVERHEAT, DISABLING THE IGNITION WITHOUT WARNING.
The risk
THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
The fix
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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