Kawasaki Ninja recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 30, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recalls 2018 Kawasaki Ninja

Recall number

18V580000

Brand / firm

Kawasaki

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 390 units

Why it was recalled

The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.

What to do

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.