TSB: KAWASAKI KLR650, KLR650 ADVENTURE, KLR650 S, NINJA 1000SX, NINJA 400, NINJA 650, NINJA Z-10R, NINJA Z-10RR, NINJA ZX-10R, VERSYS650 LT, Z H2, Z H2 SE, Z650, ZR1000K, ZR1000L, ZR1002L, ZX-6R, ZX1002J, ZX1002R (2023)

Bulletin MC22-06 - October 11, 2022

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDMC22-06
ManufacturerKAWASAKI
ModelsKLR650, KLR650 ADVENTURE, KLR650 S, NINJA 1000SX, NINJA 400, NINJA 650, NINJA Z-10R, NINJA Z-10RR, NINJA ZX-10R, VERSYS650 LT, Z H2, Z H2 SE, Z650, ZR1000K, ZR1000L, ZR1002L, ZX-6R, ZX1002J, ZX1002R
Model Years2023
Date IssuedOctober 11, 2022
Date Added to NHTSANovember 1, 2022
ComponentEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicles Affected19 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Some 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle models require a??service activationa?? in KVCS before delivery to the customer.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
KAWASAKI KLR650 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI KLR650 ADVENTURE 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI KLR650 S 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI NINJA 1000SX 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI NINJA 400 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI NINJA 650 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI NINJA Z-10R 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI NINJA Z-10RR 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI VERSYS650 LT 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI Z H2 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI Z H2 SE 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI Z650 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI ZR1000K 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI ZR1000L 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI ZR1002L 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI ZX-6R 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI ZX1002J 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KAWASAKI ZX1002R 2023 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized KAWASAKI dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (MC22-06) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.