Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V307000

Electrical system: software

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-05-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V307000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
1,529
Reported to NHTSA
2020-05-27
Owners notified
2020-06-08

Defect description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2019-2020 NINJA ZX-10R, NINJA ZX-10R ABS, and NINJA ZX-10R ABS KRT EDITION motorcycles. The engine control unit (ECU) programming may cause the engine to backfire when the quick shift function is used under high engine load, possibly resulting in damage to the air suction valves.

Safety risk

Damaged air suction valves may allow high temperature exhaust gas to blow back through and melt surrounding parts, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU and inspect the air suction valves and surrounding parts, replacing them as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC20-02.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
KAWASAKI ZX1002E2020 2019
KAWASAKI ZX1002F2020 2019
KAWASAKI ZX1002G2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.