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Kawasaki Motors Corp Usa recalls

Independent buyer intelligence · Updated July 2026 · Source: USCG recall index

Kawasaki Motors Corp Usa boats have 16 recall campaigns on record across 143,943 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.

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Recall campaigns16USCG / CPSC
Units affected143,943reported
How to check yoursBy HINfree lookup
What you need to know

Kawasaki Motors Corp USA has 16 USCG recall campaigns on record spanning 1993 to 2022, affecting over 133,000 personal watercraft units. The majority involve engine and fuel system defects, including a 2006 campaign covering 34,453 units for gasoline engine issues across JH1100, JT1100, JT1200, and JT1500 models. Any used Kawasaki buyer should verify recall remedy completion before purchase, as unrepaired fuel and engine defects present safety and reliability risks.

All Kawasaki Motors Corp Usa recalls

What to check before you buy a used Kawasaki Motors Corp Usa

  1. Cross reference the hull identification number against all 16 campaigns listed above to identify applicable recalls
  2. Request documented proof from the seller that identified recalls were remedied by an authorized Kawasaki dealer
  3. Focus pre purchase inspection on fuel system integrity and engine cooling components given the pattern of campaigns in these areas
  4. For JT900, JT1100, JT1200, and JT1500 models from 1998 to 2009, confirm remedy status for the multiple engine and fuel campaigns affecting those years

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest Kawasaki recall campaign?

Campaign 060043T from September 2006 covered 34,453 units across JH1100, JT1100, JT1200, and JT1500 models for gasoline engine defects. This represents the highest unit count in Kawasaki's recall history.

Which Kawasaki models have the most recalls?

The JT1200 and JT1500 model families appear in seven campaigns between 2003 and 2009, primarily for engine, fuel system, and cooling issues. JT900 and JT1100 models also appear in multiple campaigns during the same period.

Are older or newer Kawasaki personal watercraft safer from recalls?

The bulk of campaigns occurred between 1998 and 2009, with 13 of 16 recalls in that window. Two recent campaigns in 2020 and 2022 list various models but provide limited detail in the USCG database.

How do I verify a Kawasaki recall was fixed?

Contact a Kawasaki dealer with the hull identification number to confirm remedy completion in their service records. Request written documentation showing the campaign number, remedy date, and performing dealer before finalizing any purchase.

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