Kawasaki Recall 00V365000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 00V365000 · announced November 14, 2000 · filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp. · 4,506 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.

The risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Kawasaki Ninja
• 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-a1
• 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-a1l

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.