Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #20V676000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V676000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Affecting 2018-2020 ninja h2 sx, ninja h2 sxse, and 2019-2020 ninja h2 sxse+ motorcycles Includes 799 affected units, Gear Misengagement may cause Transmission Damage, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018-2020 ninja h2 sx, ninja h2 sxse, and 2019-2020 ninja h2 sxse+ motorcycles
Defect Summary
Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kmc) is recalling certain 2018-2020 ninja h2 sx, ninja h2 sxse, and 2019-2020 ninja h2 sxse+ motorcycles. in the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ecu) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high rpm during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine rpm can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
Corrective Action
Kmc will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fi-ecu software, free of charge. owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. the recall began november 16, 2020. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kmc's number for this recall is mc20-10.