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2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1

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.
12
Latest Jun 2, 2006
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.
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Latest Oct 10, 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 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and fuel system categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

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

  • Electrical216.7%
  • Engine216.7%
  • Fuel system216.7%
  • Transmission216.7%
  • Steering18.3%
  • Suspension18.3%
  • Tires & wheels18.3%
  • Exterior lighting18.3%

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

3 campaigns 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
01V323000

TIRES:VALVE

Oct 10, 2001
6,305 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
The risk: IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 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
00V384000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Nov 21, 2000
3,279 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
The risk: THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
00V365000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Nov 14, 2000
4,506 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 12
Electrical
Filed Jun 2, 2006

WIRES CONNECTORS THAT ATTACH THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND STATOR MELTED. WHITE SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE REAR SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT, I NOTICE THAT OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND ONE OF WIRES HAD BURN LOOSE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE JUNCTION/BOX HEADLIGHT RELAY SWITCH TO FAIL. I RECEIVED A $175 EQUIPMENT FAILURE TICKET. FORTUNATELY IT WAS ABOUT 6:00 PM AND STILL LIGHT OUT. I CALL THE LOCATE KAWASAKI DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS. I HAD TO CUT WIRES TO THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER, STATOR AND SOLDER/CRIMP, BECAUSE THE CONNECTOR WAS BADLY DAMAGE; THERE WASN'T A GOOD CONNECTION BEING MADE. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE JUNCTION/FUSE BOX, BECAUSE IT HOUSED A RELAY THAT OPERATES THE LIGHTS. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10158824
Incident
May 27, 2006
Mileage
22,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jun 4, 2004

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STATOR WIRE CONNECTION IS LEAKING OIL UNDER THE REAR SEAT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO REAR TIRE, AND CREATE A SHORT TO THE REAR CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN A FIRE HAZARD. LEAKING OIL CAUSED THE CONNECTOR TO MELT. *AK

NHTSA ID
10075710
Incident
May 30, 2004
Mileage
36,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Jun 12, 2003

AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 100 MILES IN THE RAIN, HEADLIGHT FUSE BLEW, CAUSING THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SIMILAR INCIDENTS DOCUMENTED ON WEBSITES. *JB

NHTSA ID
10021471
Incident
May 24, 2003
Mileage
5,800 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 27, 2003
Crash reported

WHILE TURNING CORNER AT 30 MPH, THE BACK TIRE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO A OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITTING A TREE ,AND MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED. A WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OIL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
10004681
Incident
Dec 24, 2002
Mileage
10,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 27, 2003
Crash reported

WHILE TURNING CORNER AT 30 MPH, BACK TIRE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO A OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITT A TREE AND MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED. A WEEK LATER THE CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OIL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
10004680
Incident
Dec 24, 2002
Mileage
10,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Sep 10, 2002
Fire reported

WHILE DRIVING ELECTRIC SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM OF MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

NHTSA ID
8018364
Incident
Aug 10, 2002
Transmission
Filed May 9, 2002

MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING 65MPH WHEN SUDDENLY TCLUTCH BASKET EXPLODED INTO PIECES.ALSO, IF PIECES HAD GOTTEN CAUGHT INSIDE CRANKSHAFT ENGINE WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
8009490
Incident
May 4, 2002
Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 5, 2002

NHTSA RECALL 01-V-323-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-V-323-000. CONSUMER HAS WAITED FOR PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE FOR 5 MONTHS. DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE IN STOCK. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ID
8005006
Incident
Oct 1, 2001

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MC0008

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED CLUTCH RELEASE LUBRICATION PROCEDURES. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.