KAWASAKI ZR1200-A1 2001: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V294000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | ZR1200-A1 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-10-01 | 2001-09-17 | 2001-10-01 |
Production Dates: 2001-01-10 - 2001-03-28
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLIGHT IS ROUTED INCORRECTLY.
AS A RESULT, TURNING THE HANDLEBAR CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE WIRE HARNESS SHEATH AND WIRING INSULATION LEADING TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNALS, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, OR INDICATOR LIGHTS. MALFUNCTION OF ANY OF THESE ITEMS COULD CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS AND EXAMINE THE HARNESS AND CLAMP FOR ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE. DAMAGED CLAMPS OR WIRES WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS APPROPRIATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001. 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'.
