Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 21, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/FUEL GAUGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.

NHTSA ID: 00V384000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 3,279

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 21, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORY FOOTPEGS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: "RIBBED CHROME DRIVE FOOTPEGS" SOLD AS ACCESSORY PARTS FOR VARIOUS KAWASAKI 1987-2001 VULCAN MOTORCYCLES. THESE FOOTPEGS REPLACE THE STOCK FOOTPEGS AND ARE A "BOLT-ON" ACCESSORY ITEM THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BY DEALERS, OR MAY HAVE BEEN PURCHASED FOR INSTALLATION BY CONSUMERS. THE PEGS CONSIST OF A CASTING WITH A CHROMED COVER AND A RUBBER INSERT. A CASTING FLAW CAN CAUSE THE SHAFT TO BREAK OFF.

NHTSA ID: 00E072000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 600

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SHAFT BREAKS, THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORT FOR THE DRIVER'S FOOT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOOTPEG.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 14, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/FUEL VENT LEAKAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.

NHTSA ID: 00V365000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 4,506

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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