Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #20V307000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V307000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Affecting 2019-2020 ninja zx-10r, ninja zx-10r abs, and ninja zx-10r abs krt edition motorcycles Includes 1,529 affected units, Damaged Air Suction Valves May Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019-2020 ninja zx-10r, ninja zx-10r abs, and ninja zx-10r abs krt edition motorcycles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V307000
Report Received Date: 2020-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Damaged air suction valves may cause fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,529

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MC20-02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Damaged air suction valves may allow high temperature exhaust gas to blow back through and melt surrounding parts, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.67

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NHTSA ID: 20V307000
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