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Kawasaki ZR1200-A1 Recall 01V294: Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 01V294, reported September 17, 2001, 3,100 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V294KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLIGHT IS ROUTED INCORRECTLY.
Risk
AS A RESULT, TURNING THE HANDLEBAR CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE WIRE HARNESS SHEATH AND WIRING INSULATION LEADING TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNALS, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, OR INDICATOR LIGHTS. MALFUNCTION OF ANY OF THESE ITEMS COULD CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS AND EXAMINE THE HARNESS AND CLAMP FOR ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE. DAMAGED CLAMPS OR WIRES WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS APPROPRIATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki ZR1200-A12001
Kawasaki ZR1200-A1/L2001
Kawasaki ZRX1200-A2001