2004 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R
1 recalls — 6 complaints
04V373000 Jul 22, 2004
WHEELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 crashes 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 13, 2018
Incident date: Aug 20, 2016
THE FRAME HAS CRACKED AT WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNT IS LOCATED,,I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED ..IT FELL OVER ONE NIGHT ..I DON'T HAVE PHOTOS RIGHT NOW
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 14, 2012
Incident date: May 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX10R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VERY HEAVY VIBRATION IN THE HANDLE BARS. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE FAI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 8, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME DEVELOPED A CRACK ALONG THE WELDS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT NOTICED THE MAIN FRAME AND SWING ARM CRACKED THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. AS A RESULT, THE REAR TIRE WAS TILTED TWO DEGREES TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 14, 2004
Incident date: Aug 28, 2004
CONSUMER WAS OPERATING SUBJECT MOTORCYCLE ON AUGUST 28, 2004, LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, HIT A CURB, AND WAS THROWN FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN INTO A TREE AND DIED UPON IMPACT. RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V-373000) WAS POSTMARKED (CA) 2 DAYS PRIOR TO DA... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 19, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING GEARS. *MR IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO THIRD OR SIXTH GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE CONSUMER FOUND IT HARD TO SHIFT TO THE THIRD GEAR AND ALMOST GOT HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILER BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT IMMEDIATE... Read more
KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R across all model years (2004–2016).
6
Total Recalls
12
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths