Electrical system
- Component
- Electrical system
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 11,097
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2013-07-29
- Owners notified
- 2013-08-05
Defect description
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motorcycle may stall under deceleration.
Safety risk
A stall under deceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.