| Make : KAWASAKI | Model : EJ650-E3L | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20001026 - 20010201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V139000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030414 | Date Received by ODI: 20030407 | Date Added to Database: 20030422 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC 03-04 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 750 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CONNECTOR PLUG SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HEADLAMP MIGHT NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED ON THE PRONGS OF THE BULB. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PLUG TO BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE HEADLAMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FORWARD LIGHTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE CONNECTOR IS PROPERLY SEATED ON THE BULB PRONGS. IF ANY COMPONENTS ARE DAMAGED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2003. 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 1-866-802-9381. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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