CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10R ABS motorcycles built between October 28, 2015 and January 18, 2016, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break because they were overtightened at the factory. If a bolt breaks, the steering damper bracket can detach and interfere with steering the motorcycle, which raises the risk of a crash.
Kawasaki will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts free of charge. If you own one of these motorcycles, you can contact Kawasaki (KMC) customer service at 1-866-802-9381, and you should check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls.
If you own an affected motorcycle, schedule the free repair at an authorized Kawasaki dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R | 2016 |
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