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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 01V294📅 Oct 1, 2001

2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1 & 2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1/L + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: motorcycles. A section of the wiring harness located above the headlight is routed incorrectly.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V294000
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,100
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 1, 2001
Built
Jan 10, 2001 – Mar 28, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V294 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V294?

2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1 & 2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1/L + 1 more. 3,100 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair.