Kawasaki Recall 99V337000: Power Train, Clutch Assembly

NHTSA recall 99V337000 · announced December 3, 1999 · filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp. · 3,504 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Kawasaki Ninja
• 2000 Kawasaki Ninja

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