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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r, covering 27,001 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r recalls by model year

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SteeringReported February 23, 2016 · 544 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 16V102000 · Recall details

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorReported February 17, 2012 · 20,512 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
Risk
If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949‑770‑0400.

Recall number 12V064000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported February 20, 2009 · 950 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling 950 my 2009 ninja zx10r (zx1000e9f/e9fa/e9fal) motorcycles. The timing inspection caps on the starter clutch cover may come loose due to improper tightening and fall out, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
Risk
This could create a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the timing inspection caps free of charge. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381.

Recall number 09V063000 · Recall details

WheelsReported July 22, 2004 · 4,995 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
Risk
This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front wheel. The recall began on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381.

Recall number 04V373000 · Recall details

Questions about the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10r have?

4, covering steering, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

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