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2002 KAWASAKI NINJA

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs

02V324000 Dec 6, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF TRACTION FOR BRAKING OR CORNERING, AND CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
9,787 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE May 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 27, 2003
CONSUMER WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE FRONT FORKS DISENGAGED. *LA THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT OF THE MECHANISM WHICH SECURED THE FRONT FORKS TO THE VEHICLE. (MODEL ZX900) *SC *JB
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Apr 23, 2004
Incident date: Feb 11, 2003
AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED, MOTORCYCLE CONTINUED TO LEAK OIL. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED, HOWEVER LESS THAN A MONTH LATER, HE CHECKED THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND OIL IN IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED, HOWEVER TO THIS DAY, THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 8, 2003
Incident date: Jun 6, 2003
FOR 4600 MILES OT THE 5500 MILES MY KAWASAKI ZX12R HAS SUCKED SAND THROUGH THE ENGINE. I FIRST LEARNED ABOUT IT WHEN I WENT TO DO SOME UPGRADES TO MY BIKE AT 3475 MILES. I WENT AHEAD AND FINSHED MY UPGRADES AND DID NOT RIDE THE BIKE UNTIL I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY DID A COMPRESSION TEST AND A LE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 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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Year Recalls Complaints
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2020 1 0 View
2019 1 1 View
2018 2 3 View
2014 0 1 View
2005 0 1 View
2004 0 9 View
2003 1 7 View
2002 (current) 1 3
2001 1 9 View
2000 3 11 View
1999 1 3 View
1998 0 2 View
1996 0 2 View
1995 2 0 View

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