2018 Kawasaki NINJA - Structure recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V580000
390 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2018
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- NINJA
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
- Potential units affected
- 390 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-08-30
What’s the problem?
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 could happen?
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.