Model year record

2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 recalls & problems

The 2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

TiresOct 10, 2001

Valve

Recall 01V3230006,305 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
TiresValve	1	0	0	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
OIL LEAKAGE TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION,WILL CAUSE FIRE OR LOSS OF CONTROL ON MOTORCYCLE NOT GOOD.*AK
Aug 2, 2004
Tires › Valve
ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR RECALL# O1V323000 SUBJECT: TIRE VALVE STEM NUTS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PARTS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS. KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE MODEL ZX12R 2001.
Jul 22, 2003

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.