Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #16V102000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V102000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Affecting model year 2016 ninja zx-10r and ninja zx-10r abs motorcycles, models zx1000rgfal, zx1000rgfl, zx1000sgfal and zx1000sgfl, manufactured october 28, 2015, to january 18, 2016 Includes 544 affected units, Steering Damper Bracket Separation, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 ninja zx-10r and ninja zx-10r abs motorcycles, models zx1000rgfal, zx1000rgfl, zx1000sgfal and zx1000sgfl, manufactured october 28, 2015, to january 18, 2016

Defect Summary

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 ninja zx-10r and ninja zx-10r abs motorcycles, models zx1000rgfal, zx1000rgfl, zx1000sgfal and zx1000sgfl, manufactured october 28, 2015, to january 18, 2016. in the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.

Corrective Action

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began february 29, 2016. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kawasaki's number for this recall is mc16-03.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V102000
Report Received Date: 2016-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Steering damper bracket separation
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 544

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MC16-03
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 ninja zx-10r and ninja zx-10r abs motorcycles, models zx1000rgfal, zx1000rgfl, zx1000sgfal and zx1000sgfl, manufactured october 28, 2015, to january 18, 2016. in the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.
Consequence Summary: If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began february 29, 2016. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kawasaki's number for this recall is mc16-03.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.38

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