TSB: KAWASAKI NINJA 1000SX, NINJA 400, NINJA 650, NINJA H2, NINJA H2 SX, NINJA H2 SX SE, NINJA Z-10R, NINJA ZX-14R, VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO, VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER, VULCAN 900, VULCAN S, Z125 PRO, Z650 (2023)

Bulletin MC23-03 - February 14, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDMC23-03
ManufacturerKAWASAKI
ModelsNINJA 1000SX, NINJA 400, NINJA 650, NINJA H2, NINJA H2 SX, NINJA H2 SX SE, NINJA Z-10R, NINJA ZX-14R, VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO, VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER, VULCAN 900, VULCAN S, Z125 PRO, Z650
Model Years2023
Date IssuedFebruary 14, 2023
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 1, 2023
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected14 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

Kawasaki motorcycles come with four types of batteries. While some require activation and others are pre-activated, they all require charging and additional maintenance charging if activated and allowed to sit in the vehicle for an extended

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
KAWASAKI NINJA 1000SX 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI NINJA 400 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI NINJA 650 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI NINJA H2 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX SE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI NINJA Z-10R 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-14R 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI VULCAN S 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI Z125 PRO 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KAWASAKI Z650 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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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 (MC23-03) 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.