KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R 2016: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V102000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-10R | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-02-29 | 2016-02-23 | 2016-02-23 |
Production Dates: 2015-10-28 - 2016-01-18
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC16-03
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 544
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
