Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2004–2022: 4 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Steering #16V102000 · 2016 · 544 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System #12V064000 · 2012 · 20,512 units
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
Risk: If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 24, 2012. owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.
Engine And Engine Cooling #09V063000 · 2009 · 950 units
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 950 my 2009 ninja zx10r (zx1000e9f/e9fa/e9fal) motorcycles. the timing inspection caps on the starter clutch cover may come loose due to improper tightening and fall out, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
Risk: This could create a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the timing inspection caps free of charge. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Wheels #04V373000 · 2004 · 4,995 units
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
Risk: This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front wheel. the recall began on august 9, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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