NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10063477 · Filed

    NHTSA RECALL 00V36000 CONCERNING FUEL VENT LEAKAGE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

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KAWASAKI/FUEL GAUGE

NHTSA #00V384000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2000 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

Potentially affected: 3,279 vehicles

Owners notified December 28, 2000 · Vehicles built December 10, 1999 – March 30, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

KAWASAKI/FUEL VENT LEAKAGE

NHTSA #00V365000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported November 14, 2000 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

Potentially affected: 4,506 vehicles

Owners notified December 28, 2000 · Vehicles built December 10, 1999 – June 29, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2000.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. 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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