Vehicle recall 99V337000 · December 3, 1999

1999-2000 Kawasaki Ninja

Vehicle description: motorcycles.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The back torque limiter in the clutch could malfunction and allow the clutch to slip excessively, or not re-engage after a shift.
Consequence: This sudden non-engagement of the clutch could cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace certain parts of the clutch.
Notes: Owner notification began December 2, 1999.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.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: 99V337000
Reported to NHTSA: December 3, 1999
Filed by: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 2, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,504
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Clutch assembly

Recall 99V337000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kawasaki Ninja (1999-2000): 2000, 1999

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