KAWASAKI NINJA 2000: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V337000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | NINJA | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-12-02 | 1999-12-03 | 1999-12-07 |
Production Dates: 1998-07-29 - 1999-07-24
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3504
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
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'.
