NHTSA Campaign 03V139000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Issued by KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. · Reported Apr 7, 2003 · 750 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KAWASAKI EJ650-E3 2001 750
KAWASAKI EJ650-E3L 2001 750

Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V139000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.