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Kawasaki Ninja Recall 18V580: Center Stand Can Drop and Drag While Riding, Risking Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 18V580, reported August 30, 2018, 390 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The center stand spring pin on certain motorcycles may have been improperly welded. Over time the pin can shift or fall off, causing the spring to detach and the center stand to drop to the ground unexpectedly and drag while the bike is being ridden.

A dragging center stand can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should check their VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket free of charge. Owners may also contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 (recall number MC18-05).

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V580Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.
Risk
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.
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.

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki Ninja2018