Kawasaki Ninja 2003

Model Ninja made in 2003 by Kawasaki got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Ninja year 2003

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

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Model 2003

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
02V324000	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.	from 12/10/1999 to 11/08/2002	V (Vehicle)	9787	12/16/2002	MFR	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	12/06/2002	12/19/2002
Defect Summary	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 Summary	This can create the potential for a loss of traction for braking or cornering, and can lead to a crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/01/2002	900	1	08/01/2002
	While driving at any speed, vehicle's speed will start deceasing, until vehicle losses all power. the dealership has made several attempts to fix problem, but it still exist. ts radiator overflowed. electrical problems. dealer could not find a remedy. vehicle was also jumping out of 2nd and 3rd gear. major service revealed engine was throwing oil. 2 bolts were tightened. *tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09/01/2002	900	1	08/01/2002
	While driving at any speed, vehicle's speed will start deceasing, until vehicle losses all power. the dealership has made several attempts to fix problem, but it still exist. ts radiator overflowed. electrical problems. dealer could not find a remedy. vehicle was also jumping out of 2nd and 3rd gear. major service revealed engine was throwing oil. 2 bolts were tightened. *tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
		1
	Consumer received a recall notice in october 2003. he was warned not to ride the motorcycle because the muffler would fall off. consumer had been waiting more than 90 days for replacement. *ak
09/20/2003	2000	1
	While driving 55 mph muffler fell off without warning, causing motorcycle to run off the road. as a result, driver was unconscious and sprained his ankle. a week later, a recall was issued on the muffler brackets.*ak
POWER TRAIN
09/01/2002	900	1	08/01/2002
	While driving at any speed, vehicle's speed will start deceasing, until vehicle losses all power. the dealership has made several attempts to fix problem, but it still exist. ts radiator overflowed. electrical problems. dealer could not find a remedy. vehicle was also jumping out of 2nd and 3rd gear. major service revealed engine was throwing oil. 2 bolts were tightened. *tt
STEERING
05/13/2003		0	04/30/2003
	2003 kawaski ex500-d10---i was riding down the road and as i was down shifting the front wheel went on the shoulder of the road when the handle bars broke off in my hands, making it impossible for me to turn and i ran into the ditch and was thrown from the bike and broke my wrist. i believe that this is a defected motorcycle part[ thin handle bars ] that my body weight could make them break we have from the er to night that there has been other accidents like mine caused by the ninja bikes. that is a diffident design defect. *nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY
09/04/2004	88	1	06/17/2004
	Left hand side front noise on zx-636 rr ninja kawasaki, developed 4-directional crack originating from screw ( one of the 6 screws on front nose)!!..vehicle is 2003 year model 636 zxrr, and purchased on june 17th 2004.. the vehicle has under 100 miles so far,totally garaged. and no misuse/mishandling whatsoever!!!. see the nature of the crack, a major accident potential, esp facial injury to motorcyclist exists.. dealer informed on phone on sat sept 4th 2004, who advised to take it to the service dept, which i shall do asdap..however, wanted to put this matter on records please. thank you. *jb

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
NY	COMMACK	11725	NORTH SHORE CYCLE & MARINE	631-858-2300