![]() So for example a 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 would look something like this the tenth version would then be identified by the letter A then B etc.Ĩ=Model version ( base model usually by an A, another letter would be used for special editions or different models of the ame vehicle )Ġ9-9 ( Don't know what happens after that )ġ1= Factory code ( manufacturer code for what plant it was built in )ġ2,13,14,15,16,17= Vehicle Identification Number ( serial number ) V=V-Type engine, street, V2/V4/v6/v8 etc)ħ=Design sequence or model version first version uses 1 then second version uses 2 etc. To identify the year you need the "secret code ".ĭigits 1,2,3 are World, Manufacturer, Identifierġ = J ( Japan or whatever country the vehicle is made in )Ģ = k ( Kawasaki or Y for Yamaha or S for suzuki etc)ĭigits 4,5,6,7,8 are Vehicle descriptor Section PT Monday through Friday or, go to the company's website at law, on road vehicles must have a 17 digit VIN, the tenth digit is the model year. For more information, consumers should call their local dealership or Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381, between 8:30 a.m. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership, for a free repair. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles from May 2000 to November 2000 for between $2,800 and $5,800.Ĭonsumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. The motorcycles are green, with white on the front of the steering column and on the each side of the seat. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles, with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.ĬPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 motorcycles, used in motocross competition. WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Kawasaki Contacts: Doug Freeman or Gale Nye, (714) 557-3663ĬPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. ![]()
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