Vehicle recall 02V324000 · December 6, 2002

2001-2003 Kawasaki Ninja

On certain 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-l, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-l, and 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-l motorcycles, oil leaking from the alternator lead electrical connector can be deposited onto the…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-l, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-l, and 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-l motorcycles, oil leaking from the alternator lead electrical connector can be deposited onto the rear tire.
Consequence: This can create the potential for a loss of traction for braking or cornering, and can lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will seal the alternator lead wires. Owner notification began begin December 16, 2002. 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: Customers can 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: 02V324000
Reported to NHTSA: December 6, 2002
Filed by: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: MC02-011
Owner notification: December 16, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,787
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 02V324000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kawasaki Ninja (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001

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