2000 Kawasaki Ninja
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2000 Kawasaki Ninja. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel gauge sending components.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. a leaking vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to drain onto the ground.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will insert a supporting brace into the tank to dampen any effects of vibration on the vent pipe.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
While traveling on the highway the motorcycle overheat and leaks oil. please provide additional information dealer IS aware of the problem. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
After driving motorcycle for 5-10 minutes it stalls out and will not restart right away. Motorcycle at dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Tires › Valve
Tire valve lock nuts were cracking. also, some of signal lights stopped working. Please provide any further infomation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Recalls 00 v 384 00/fuel gauge and 00 v 365 000/vent leakage: dealer, metro motors sport, glendale, az; phone# 602/843-5000 will not honor recalls, not until tank starts to leak. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
- Electrical system › Ignition · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When driving on highway at 35-30 mph motorcycle stalled without prior warning, forcing occupant off motorcycle. also recall 00v384000 due to incorrect fuel reading. Problem and damage to motorcycle was due to recall defect. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driving motorcycle in first gear it was changing into second gear when motorcycle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed, as high as 90 mph, causing driver to crash into a fence, and resulting in injuries to driver. Consumer has contacted dealer. *Ak the dealer has done all the necessary repair. *yh
- Unknown or other
While traveling a screw on the chain slider came loose, causing chain slider to be caught between the chain and the front spocket which resulted in rear tires locking up. No injury was received. Dealer notified, and accepted no responsibility. Feel free to provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While traveling at highway speed at 45-50 mph commenced to apply brakes and they released, causing brakes to lock up. Driver was thrown off, and sustained head and knee injuries. driver / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249813Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
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