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Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2000–2000: 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.

2000

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
200021

What owners complain about (all years)

Fuel System, Gasoline1

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #00V384000 · 2000 · 3,279 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels.

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.

Fix: dealers will replace the fuel gauge sending components.

Fuel System, Gasoline #00V365000 · 2000 · 4,506 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. a leaking vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to drain onto the ground.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will insert a supporting brace into the tank to dampen any effects of vibration on the vent pipe.

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