Kawasaki recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
What could happen
If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10R 2008–2010
- Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V064000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 17, 2012
- Owners notified
- Feb 24, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20,512
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 14, 2007 to Jul 26, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Notes
Customers may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kawasaki recall: Steering Feb 23, 2016
- Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 18, 2025
- Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 4, 2025
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.