2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Posted on: 2020-05-27
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2020-05-27
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.
Consequence
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.
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.