Kawasaki Ninja 1999
Model Ninja made in 1999 by Kawasaki got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V337000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | from 07/29/1998 to 07/24/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 3504 | 12/02/1999 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 12/03/1999 | 12/07/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This sudden non-engagement of the clutch could cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace certain parts of the clutch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 2, 1999.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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/09/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/08/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 08/08/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||