CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- Problem
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2019-2020 NINJA ZX-10R, NINJA ZX-10R ABS, and NINJA ZX-10R ABS KRT EDITION motorcycles. The engine control unit (ECU) programming may cause the engine to backfire when the quick shift function is used under high engine load, possibly resulting in damage to the air suction valves.
- Risk
- Damaged air suction valves may allow high temperature exhaust gas to blow back through and melt surrounding parts, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU and inspect the air suction valves and surrounding parts, replacing them as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC20-02.
- 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
The engine control unit programming can cause the engine to backfire when the quick shift function is used under high engine load. This backfiring can damage the air suction valves. Damaged valves may let hot exhaust gas blow back and melt nearby parts, increasing the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will reprogram the engine control unit and inspect the air suction valves and surrounding parts, replacing them if needed. All repairs are free of charge. Owners will be notified by Kawasaki. You can also contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 (recall number MC20-02), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki ZX1002E | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki ZX1002F | 20192020 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002G | 20192020 |