2001 Kawasaki EJ650-E3, 2001 Kawasaki EJ650-E3L Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CONNECTOR PLUG SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HEADLAMP…
NHTSA campaign 03V139000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Apr 7, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V139000 (manufacturer number MC 03-04). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.