NHTSA recall 20V676000
Electrical System, Power Train · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Details
What's wrong: Kawasaki motors Corp., U.S.a. (kmc) is recalling certain 2018-2020 ninja h2 sx, ninja h2 sxse, and 2019-2020 ninja h2 sxse+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high rpm during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine rpm can cause the…
Why it matters: Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Kmc will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fi-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2018 Kawasaki Ninja
- 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX
- 2018 Kawasaki ZX1002A
- 2019 Kawasaki Ninja
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002A
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002B
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002D
- 2020 Kawasaki Ninja
- 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX
- 2020 Kawasaki ZX1002A
- 2020 Kawasaki ZX1002B
- Kawasaki Ninja
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX
- Kawasaki ZX1002A
- Kawasaki ZX1002B
- Kawasaki ZX1002D
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Kawasaki Ninja, 2019 Kawasaki Ninja, 2020 Kawasaki Ninja, 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx, 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx, 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002A, 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002A, 2020 Kawasaki Zx1002A, 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002B, 2020 Kawasaki Zx1002B, 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002D.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V676000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.