Kawasaki Ninja 2000
Model Ninja made in 2000 by Kawasaki got 11 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 2000
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V365000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | from 12/10/1999 to 06/29/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4506 | 12/28/2000 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 11/14/2000 | 11/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. a leaking vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to drain onto the ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will insert a supporting brace into the tank to dampen any effects of vibration on the vent pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 28, 2000.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). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V384000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | from 12/10/1999 to 03/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3279 | 12/28/2000 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 11/21/2000 | 11/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The operator could run out of fuel without warning, causing the operator to become distracted, or to slow unexpectedly in traffic, creating the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel gauge sending components. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 28, 2000. 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 1 | |||
| When driving on highway at 35-30 mph motorcycle stalled without prior warning, forcing occupant off motorcycle. also recall 00v384000 due to incorrect fuel reading. problem and damage to motorcycle was due to recall defect. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/15/2001 | |||
| After driving motorcycle for 5-10 minutes it stalls out and will not restart right away. motorcycle at dealer. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 04/12/2001 | |||
| Recalls 00 v 384 00/fuel gauge and 00 v 365 000/vent leakage: dealer, metro motors sport, glendale, az; phone# 602/843-5000 will not honor recalls, not until tank starts to leak. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. feel free to provide any further details on this matter . | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Tire valve lock nuts were cracking. also, some of signal lights stopped working. please provide any further infomation.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/12/2001 | |||
| Recalls 00 v 384 00/fuel gauge and 00 v 365 000/vent leakage: dealer, metro motors sport, glendale, az; phone# 602/843-5000 will not honor recalls, not until tank starts to leak. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. feel free to provide any further details on this matter . | |||
| 1 | |||
| When driving on highway at 35-30 mph motorcycle stalled without prior warning, forcing occupant off motorcycle. also recall 00v384000 due to incorrect fuel reading. problem and damage to motorcycle was due to recall defect. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/05/2000 | |||
| While traveling a screw on the chain slider came loose, causing chain slider to be caught between the chain and the front spocket which resulted in rear tires locking up. no injury was received. dealer notified, and accepted no responsibility. feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/29/2000 | |||
| While traveling at highway speed at 45-50 mph commenced to apply brakes and they released, causing brakes to lock up. driver was thrown off, and sustained head and knee injuries. driver / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 12/02/2002 | |||
| While traveling on the highway the motorcycle overheat and leaks oil. please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Tire valve lock nuts were cracking. also, some of signal lights stopped working. please provide any further infomation.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/19/2000 | 1 | 06/18/2000 | |
| While driving motorcycle in first gear it was changing into second gear when motorcycle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed, as high as 90 mph, causing driver to crash into a fence, and resulting in injuries to driver. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the dealer has done all the necessary repair. *yh | |||