TSB: KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR, ELIMINATOR EL450, EN650, ER400D, EX400G, EX400H, KLR650, KLR650 ADVENTURE, NINJA, NINJA 400, NINJA E-1, VULCAN S, Z E-1, Z400 (1993-2024)

Bulletin MC24-01 - January 25, 2024

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDMC24-01
ManufacturerKAWASAKI
ModelsELIMINATOR, ELIMINATOR EL450, EN650, ER400D, EX400G, EX400H, KLR650, KLR650 ADVENTURE, NINJA, NINJA 400, NINJA E-1, VULCAN S, Z E-1, Z400
Model Years1993-2024
Date IssuedJanuary 25, 2024
Date Added to NHTSAFebruary 6, 2024
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Vehicles Affected46 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

Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR 2024 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR EL450 2024 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 400 2024 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA E-1 2024 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI VULCAN S 2024 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI Z E-1 2024 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI Z400 2024 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2023 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 ADVENTURE 2023 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI Z400 2023 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2022 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI ER400D 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI EX400G 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI EX400H 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2021 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI EN650 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2009 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2008 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2006 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2005 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2005 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2004 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2003 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2003 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2002 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2002 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2001 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2001 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 2000 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 2000 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 1999 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 1999 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 1998 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 1998 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 1997 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI NINJA 1996 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 1995 160000 STRUCTURE
KAWASAKI KLR650 1993 160000 STRUCTURE

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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 (MC24-01) 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.