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2016 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R

1 recalls — 3 complaints

16V102000 Feb 23, 2016
STEERING
Defect Description
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 mount... Read more
Consequence
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.
544 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 28, 2023
Incident date: Jun 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 31, 2018
Incident date: Mar 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V089000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 14, 2018
MY MOTORCYCLE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE "RECALL KIT" PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURE. PER THE RECALL, SPECIFIC TRANSMISSION GEARS WERE TO BE REPLACED WITH GEARS FABRICATED USING A STRONGER MATERIAL. THIS RECALL REPAIR PROCESS WAS COMPLETED, AND UPON... 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

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 0 1 View
2016 (current) 1 3
2011 0 2 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2004 1 6 View

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