2019-2020 Kawasaki ZX1002E/ZX1002F/ZX1002G - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 20V307000
1,529 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Potential units affected
- 1,529 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2020-05-27
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Kawasaki ZX1002E
- 2020 Kawasaki ZX1002F
- 2020 Kawasaki ZX1002G
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002E
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002F
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002G
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
Damaged air suction valves may allow high temperature exhaust gas to blow back through and melt surrounding parts, increasing the risk of a fire.
What’s the fix?
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.