Kawasaki recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011 ninja zx-10r/zx-10r ABS (zx1000jbf/jbfl/kbf/kbfl) motorcycles. It is possible for a portion of the wiring harness to become pinched between the rear subframe and the rear fender or between the rear subframe and the bolt holding the seat cover. This can damage the harness and wiring and result in a short between wires and the frame or within wires, which could result in the engine stopping suddenly.
What could happen
If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will repair the motorcycle as necessary, and reroute the main harness free of charge. The safety recall began on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Zx1000Jbf 2011
- Kawasaki Zx1000Jbfl 2011
- Kawasaki Zx1000Kbf 2011
- Kawasaki Zx1000Kbfl 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V363000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 19, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jul 25, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,480
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2010 to Mar 14, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.