Report Date
Feb 17, 2012
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Affected Vehicles
7
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.