The problem
On certain ninja motorcycles, the fuel tank may have been punctured or weakened by a fairing mounting screw or manufacturing operation.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if necessary. The recall began on january 11, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
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 07V003000.
- 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.