Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 03V-139 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 03V-139 covers 750 Kawasaki vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CONNECTOR PLUG SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HEADLAMP MIGHT NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED ON THE PRONGS OF THE BULB.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PLUG TO BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE HEADLAMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FORWARD LIGHTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
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.
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC 03-04. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 26, 2000 to February 1, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.