Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 23, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recalls 2016 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r

Recall number

16V102000

Brand / firm

Kawasaki

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 544 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.