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2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200-A

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Nov 16, 2009
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Sep 17, 2001
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200-A, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
01V294000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Sep 17, 2001
3,100 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 16, 2009

PURCHASED IN APRIL, 2009 AND INSTALLED SET OF AVON STORM MOTORCYCLE TIRES. THE REAR TIRE, SIZE 180/55ZR17 (DOT AT8E IC 3208) LESS THAN 3000 MILES AND ABOUT 6 MONTHS SINCE INSTALL BEGAN LOSING AIR. THIS WAS A SLOW LEAK THAT LOST AIR FASTER AS PRESSURE DROPPED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT BEAD AREA WAS LEAKING, CAUSED BY CORROSION AT FAIRLY EVEN INTERVALS AROUND THE BEAD AREA, ALONG WITH A GOUGE INTO THE RIM AT THE SAME SPACING AS THE CORROSION. THERE APPEARS TO BE A SHARP STEEL WIRE JUST AT THE SURFACE OF THE BEAD WHERE IT MATES TO THE RIM. TIRE WAS INSTALLED USING MURPHY'S TIRE LUBE, AND IS USED ON ALL MY TIRE CHANGES WITHOUT PROBLEM. THE CORROSION SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE TIRE BEAD. IT CREATES AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD CAUSE TIRE PRESSURE FAILURE, POSSIBLY A LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT CRASH WITH POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH. I AM TAKING THE TIRE TO THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR EXCHANGE. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE TIRE WOULD BE AVAILABLE FROM THEM, THEY WOULD HAVE TO KEEP IT FOR EXCHANGE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10292433
Incident
Oct 25, 2009