Vehicle recall 01V294000 · September 17, 2001
Kawasaki ZR1200-A1, ZR1200-A1/L and 1 more model
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. A section of the wiring harness located above the headlight is routed incorrectly.
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V294000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2001
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 1, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki ZR1200-A1 (2001): 2001
- Kawasaki ZR1200-A1/L (2001): 2001
- Kawasaki ZRX1200-A (2001): 2001
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