Recall 12V064000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Report Date
20120217
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

IF THE BATTERY DISCHARGES, THE MOTORCYCLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R
2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R
2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
2010 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R
2010 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
2011 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
2012 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.