Kawasaki Motors recalls
Kawasaki Motors boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 4,151 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Kawasaki Motors Corp has 2 recalls on record with the U.S. Coast Guard covering personal watercraft models from 1991 and 2010. The earlier campaign addressed a steering shaft breakage risk on the JET SKI model X 2 (JF650 A6), while the 2010 action involved engine and fuel system issues on select JT1500 models. Together these campaigns affected approximately 4,151 units, a relatively small fraction of Kawasaki's total watercraft production.
All Kawasaki Motors recalls
- ⚠ Recall
910766T7/29/1991STEERING SHAFT BREAKAGE; KAW80001H091 TO KAW82547
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
100024T10/26/2010ENGINE; GASOLINE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Kawasaki Motors
- Check the hull identification number against the affected serial ranges (KAW80001H091 to KAW82547 for 1991 X 2 models).
- Confirm with the seller whether any recall remedy was performed and request documentation.
- For JT1500A9F and JT1500D9F models from 2010, verify the engine and fuel system have been inspected or repaired per the manufacturer bulletin.
- Contact a Kawasaki dealer with the HIN to verify recall status and available remedies before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kawasaki boat recalls are there?
Kawasaki Motors Corp has 2 recalls on file with the U.S. Coast Guard, one from 1991 affecting JET SKI X 2 models and one from 2010 covering certain JT1500 personal watercraft.
What was recalled on Kawasaki JET SKI models?
The 1991 recall addressed steering shaft breakage on the X 2 (JF650 A6) affecting 2,536 units. The 2010 recall involved engine and gasoline system issues on JT1500A9F and JT1500D9F models affecting 1,615 units.
Should I avoid buying a used Kawasaki watercraft with a recall?
Not necessarily. Verify whether the recall remedy was completed using the hull identification number. If the repair was performed by an authorized dealer, the issue should be resolved.
How do I check if my Kawasaki JET SKI was recalled?
Cross reference your hull identification number with the affected serial ranges listed in the USCG recall database, or contact a Kawasaki dealer directly with your HIN for confirmation.