Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #99V067000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V067000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Includes 2,779 affected units, KAWASAKI/FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles (vn1500-j1/l) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor. this feature is designed to prevent the fuel injection system from continuing to pump fuel if the motorcycle falls down, by shutting off the ignition and fuel injection pump. during battery maintenance, the vehicle-down sensor can be dislodged from its normal mounted position. if the sensor is out of position, the motorcycle may not start or may stall during certain driving maneuvers.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for proper mounting of the sensor and re-install if it is not in the correct position. dealers will also affix to the motorcycle frame, a warning label that provides instructions on repositioning the vehicle-down sensor after servicing the battery.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V067000
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Report Received Date: 1999-04-06T00:00:00
Subject: Kawasaki/fuel injection system
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 2,779

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles (vn1500-j1/l) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor. this feature is designed to prevent the fuel injection system from continuing to pump fuel if the motorcycle falls down, by shutting off the ignition and fuel injection pump. during battery maintenance, the vehicle-down sensor can be dislodged from its normal mounted position. if the sensor is out of position, the motorcycle may not start or may stall during certain driving maneuvers.
Consequence Summary: If the sensor is not correctly installed, the engine can crank but not start or the engine could stop during certain riding situations, like leaning over in a turn. sudden loss of engine power could cause the operator to lose their balance resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect for proper mounting of the sensor and re-install if it is not in the correct position. dealers will also affix to the motorcycle frame, a warning label that provides instructions on repositioning the vehicle-down sensor after servicing the battery.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h4sq-9emr.gsys
NHTSA ID: 99V067000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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