Kawasaki Valve Recall 01V323000 (6,305 Vehicles)

The problem

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 fix

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.

Contacts

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Kawasaki dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V323000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1	0	3	-
2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2	0	1	-

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1

2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2

Questions

Is the 01V323000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V323000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V323000 announced?

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 10, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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