KAWASAKI ZX1002G 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V307000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI ZX1002G 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-08 2020-05-27 2020-05-27

Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC20-02

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1529

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.