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2003 Kawasaki ZX636 B1L

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 Oct 28, 2003
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 Oct 16, 2003
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.
0
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.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 B1L, most frequently naming the transmission 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

  • Transmission1100.0%

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
03V387000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Oct 16, 2003
11,018 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.
The risk: THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Manufacturer number MC03-11View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Transmission
Filed Oct 28, 2003
Crash reported1 injury reported

CONSUMER WAS RIDING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH AND HEARD A CRACK FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE. HAD TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS AND THEY WERE STUCK. MOTORCYCLE THEN WENT IN THE AIR, AND IT FLIPPED BACKWARDS. ENTIRE LEFT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND A BURNED LEFT LEG FROM PIPE. CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V387000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL MC03-11 NOTICE A FEW DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.*AK

NHTSA ID
10044892