NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1L Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1L has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1L. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1L owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki ZX600 K1L.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10051744 · Filed
MUFFLER WAS REPLACED BEFORE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE.*MR THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER TO SEND IN ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. *CB *JB
KAWASAKI/MUFFLER CLAMP
NHTSA #03V387000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · NHTSA notice
Reported October 16, 2003 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 11,018 vehicles
Kawasaki campaign MC03-11 · Owners notified October 22, 2003 · Vehicles built November 1, 2002 – July 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDS SECURING THE MUFFLER TO ITS CLAMP COULD FAIL FROM VIBRATION, ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MUFFLER AND INSTALL A RUBBER DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC03-11.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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