1999 KAWASAKI NINJA

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs

99V337000 Dec 3, 1999
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
3,504 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Aug 10, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 1999
WHEN CHANGING GEARS CLUTCH SLIPS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SEVERALTIMES, AND REPLACED ONCE. OWNER IS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING CLUTCH PROBLEM, BUT SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS ARE GONE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Aug 10, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 1999
WHEN CHANGING GEARS CLUTCH SLIPS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SEVERALTIMES, AND REPLACED ONCE. OWNER IS NO LONGER EXPERIENCING CLUTCH PROBLEM, BUT SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS ARE GONE IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 15, 1999
Incident date: Oct 9, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE REAR PART OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOCK UP AND SKID, AND MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. CURRENTLY AT DLRS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 KAWASAKI NINJA

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE1
MC24-01 Jan 25, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.

KAWASAKI NINJA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI NINJA across all model years (1995, 2020).

13 Total Recalls
53 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KAWASAKI NINJA - Year by Year

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2002 1 3 View
2001 1 9 View
2000 3 11 View
1999 (current) 1 3
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