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2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 01V-294 · Sep 17, 2001 · 3,100 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, TURNING THE HANDLEBAR CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE WIRE HARNESS SHEATH AND WIRING INSULATION LEADING TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNALS, INSTRUMENT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kawasaki.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other ZR1200-A1 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ZR1200-A1 median. How we score

'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ZR1200-A1 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ENGINE FAILURE. FAULTY CONNECTOR ROD BOLT. ENGINE TOTALLY DESTROYED. DURING A COMMUTE TO WORK. COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *JB
Complaint 10201841 · Sep 4, 2007 · 14,600 miles

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